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 29, 2006
Full News Archive
- Headline: Supreme Court Weighs Detainee Challenge. Impact: If the Supreme Court had decided differently, Osama bin Laden’s former driver might have become a legal celebrity, spawning a whole new genre of courtroom dramas. Imagine a reality show called 'Law and Order: Military Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that Osama bin Laden's former driver had a more exciting legal career than most lawyers? It’s true; it’s a tough gig when your client is more famous for his hide-and-seek skills than any actual driving expertise..
- Headline: Exploring the Art of Tagine Cooking. Impact: The renewed interest in tagines sparked an international culinary revolution, and suddenly everyone thought they were expert chefs. Pinterest boards exploded with 'How to Tagine' tutorials, leading to an unholy amount of burnt chicken.. Fact: Did you know that tagines are not just for cooking but also for displaying your kitchen’s inability to keep anything alive? They’re like the sad trophy of culinary attempts gone wrong!.
- Headline: Neglected Solo Gamers, Now Heroes Once Again. Impact: The success of 'Oblivion' triggered a boom in fantasy gaming, leading to a cultural renaissance of nerdom that empowered introverts to finally leave their parents' basements... or at least put a pizza delivery order in from the basement.. Fact: Did you know that 'Oblivion' sold so many copies that it's rumored to have single-handedly funded a new generation of couch cushions? Comfort has never been so profitable!.
🦸 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