Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 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 May 9, 2006
Full News Archive
- Headline: Uncovering Financial Misconduct in Iraq. Impact: The investigation into the missing funds snowballed into a worldwide search for all missing money, leading to the birth of countless conspiracy theories about secret vaults and rogue accountants. Who knew accountants could be so thrilling?. Fact: This incident led to the popular phrase, 'Follow the money,' which has since been used more often than 'Where's my other sock?' in the world of investigations..
- Headline: Pedro Martínez's Garden Pitch Prep. Impact: Pedro Martínez's gardening routine became a national trend, inspiring a wave of ballplayers to swap their bats for spades, ultimately leading to the creation of the MLB Gardening League. Yes, that's a thing now.. Fact: Martínez's gardening tips were so popular that they almost overshadowed his pitching stats, proving once again that America loves its athletes more when they're just like us—digging in the dirt..
- Headline: It's Not a Mirage: Dubai Is Building a Sports Oasis. Impact: Dubai's ambition to build a sports oasis led to a global competition for the most absurd sports venues. Next thing you know, there’s a floating basketball court in the Pacific Ocean. Who needs land?. Fact: Dubai Sports City is so extravagant that even the local camels are starting to apply for membership. A camel on the treadmill? Now that's a sight!.
🦸 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