Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2006
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Microblogging Platform (Twitter)
2 
Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS)
3 
Online Video Streaming (Netflix)
4 
Smartphone App Development Tools
5 
Online Payment APIs
6 
Digital Map Navigation with Traffic
7 
Virtualization Software
8 
Wireless Headphones
9 
Digital Voice Assistants Concept
10 
Online Backup Services
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 24, 2006
Full News Archive
- Headline: D'Amato and Weld's Republican Rivalry. Impact: This little spat led to a series of increasingly absurd political rivalries in the GOP, culminating in a world where everyone thinks shouting at each other qualifies as a debate. Thanks, D'Amato and Weld!. Fact: Did you know that political feuds are just like reality TV, but with less drama and more bad haircuts?.
- Headline: Lucent Technologies Acquisition Talks Begin. Impact: The demise of Lucent Technologies set off a chain reaction that caused thousands of hipsters to romanticize the '90s tech boom, completely ignoring the actual chaos that came with it. Thanks for the nostalgia, Lucent!. Fact: Did you know that Lucent was once so popular that people thought it was a trendy dance move? Spoiler alert: it wasn't..
- Headline: G.M. Sells Big Stake in Loan Unit. Impact: This sale was the first domino in a long line of questionable financial decisions by major automakers, eventually leading to the rise of car-sharing apps where you can rent a vehicle from someone who probably shouldn't be driving.. Fact: Did you know that selling stakes in loan units is basically the financial equivalent of selling your old comic books? Just a little less fun and a lot more paperwork..
- Headline: Without Bad Luck, He'd Have No Luck at All. Impact: Victor Page's struggles paved the way for countless inspirational sports stories, leading to a future where every underdog story is just a retelling of his life, complete with sad music and dramatic montages.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes bad luck is just good luck in disguise, trying to be all mysterious and edgy? Think of it as a hipster version of fate..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
All-Star Superman #1
$50
Civil War #1
$150
The Walking Dead #27
$149.00
52 #1
$10
Detective Comics #817
$30
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Nintendo Wii
$300.00
T.M.X. Elmo
$85.00
Transformers Classics
$10,000.00
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$150.00
LEGO Mindstorms NXT
$250.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
$200.00
Gears of War
$599.99
New Super Mario Bros.
$27.50
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
$120.00
Final Fantasy XII
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2006 Exquisite Collection LeBron James
$15,000
2006 Pokémon World Championships Tropical Tidal Wave No. 1 Trainer Card
$8,000
2006 Fleer Michael Jordan 'Decades of Excellence' Autograph
$75,000
2006 Topps Rookie of the Year Autograph Derek Jeter
$250,000
2006 Panini World Cup Zlatan Ibrahimović Sticker
$28,800