Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2007
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Smartphone (iPhone)
2 
Mobile App Store Concept
3 
Cloud-Based Email Hosting
4 
Social Media Advertising
5 
High-Speed Mobile Data (4G Concept)
6 
Digital Mapping Street View
7 
Electric Vehicle Consumer Prototype
8 
Online Video Monetization
9 
Touchscreen Multi-Touch Interface
10 
Medical Wearable Sensors
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 16, 2007
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Role of Auxiliary Police Officers. Impact: The moment Auxiliary officers donned their blue uniforms, they inadvertently sparked the world's first 'Fashion Police' movement, leading to a spike in uniform-themed memes and a decline in public trust in actual cops. Who knew that looking good could be so dangerous?. Fact: Did you know that wearing blue can make you feel more authoritative? Just ask any kid playing dress-up in a police costume!.
- Headline: Violence Erupts in Village Intersection. Impact: This tragic moment created a ripple effect that would eventually lead to a new TV drama about the lives of auxiliary police officers, featuring dramatic music and a lot of slow-motion shots of people wearing blue. Because nothing says 'real life' like scripted television.. Fact: Did you know that pizzerias often serve as the backdrop for many a crime drama? It’s the perfect setting for a slice of life—literally..
- Headline: That Actor Has a Pretty Good Voice. Impact: Peter Mattei's rise as a baritone not only revived interest in opera but also inspired a wave of high school talent shows where the contestants thought they could sing like him. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that baritone is just a fancy way of saying 'can’t hit the high notes but still thinks he's a star'?.
- Headline: Green Energy Enthusiasts Are Also Betting on Fossil Fuels. Impact: This revelation led to a massive backlash against 'greenwashing,' causing tech investors to scramble for an actual moral compass, resulting in the world's first 'Eco-Friendly Coal' initiative. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'green energy' is often used by companies while they secretly invest in fossil fuels? It's like saying you're on a diet while eating cake—deliciously hypocritical!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2007, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 2007
$1.93
2025 dataset value
$117,189
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2007
$0.38
2025 dataset value
$247,275
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #1
$25
The Umbrella Academy #1
$150
Captain America #25
$75,000
Y: The Last Man #60
$150
Amazing Spider-Man #546
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPod Touch
$2000.00
Transformers Movie Toys
$150.00
Nintendo Wii
$250.00
Hannah Montana Dolls
$150.00
Razor Sole Skate
$400.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
BioShock
$55.00
Portal
$200.00
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
$35.00
Super Mario Galaxy
$200.00
Assassin's Creed
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2007 Topps Rookie Card Kevin Durant
$30,000
2007 Yu-Gi-Oh! Gold Series Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$26,000
2007 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Base Set Charizard
$22,100
2007 SP Authentic Adrian Peterson Rookie Card
$1,500
2007 Magic: The Gathering Tarmogoyf
$250,000