Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2008
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Mobile App Marketplace (App Store)
2 
Blockchain Concept
3 
Android Operating System
4 
Cloud-Based Office Software
5 
HD Streaming Video
6 
Social Media Real-Time Feeds
7 
Electric Vehicle Roadster
8 
Location-Based Social Apps
9 
Digital Health Tracking Devices
10 
Online Code Repositories
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 19, 2008
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring New Dining at Ubuntu. Impact: The quest for the best restaurants has caused a ripple effect, leading to an epidemic of foodies who think they can cook. Spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: The word 'Ubuntu' means 'I am because we are'—a fitting motto for those who eat out together. Or for those who just want to avoid cooking!.
- Headline: Fed Trims Rates Sharply, Sending the Markets Up. Impact: The Fed's decision to trim rates led to a surge in market optimism that was so short-lived, it could have been a reality TV show. Next season: 'The Markets: A Love Story'.. Fact: It’s funny how a small rate cut can send investors into a frenzy, yet a major life decision like choosing a new toothbrush takes them months. Priorities, right?.
- Headline: After an Admission, Unruffled Lawmakers Say It’s Time to Get to Work. Impact: Governor Paterson's admission of infidelity sparked a new political trend: lawmakers are now required to disclose their secrets before any major announcements. Who knew honesty could be so revolutionizing?. Fact: In Albany, admitting infidelity seems to be the new way to gain political favor. Next, they'll be giving speeches about their childhood pet's names!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2008, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2008
$0.38
2025 dataset value
$249,715
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2008, it would be worth $249,715 today (249.7x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #48
$200
Batman #676
$25
Thor #1
$1,500
Invincible Iron Man #1
$20,000
Final Crisis #1
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
$50.00
LEGO Indiana Jones Set
$150.00
Elmo Live
$150.00
Nintendo Wii Fit
$50.00
Kung Fu Panda Plush Toys
$60.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Grand Theft Auto IV
$20.00
Fallout 3
$150.00
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
$27.50
Call of Duty: World at War
$200.00
Left 4 Dead
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2008 Topps Chrome LeBron James Refractor
$30,000
2008 Topps Chrome Derrick Rose Refractor Rookie Card
$3500
2008 Pokémon TCG Diamond & Pearl Stormfront Charizard
$200
2008 Topps Steven Stamkos Rookie Card
$2,500
2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Clayton Kershaw Rookie Card
$300