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 26, 2008
Full News Archive
- Headline: Kreplach Cook-Off in Brooklyn. Impact: In a twist of fate, the missing ingredient led to a culinary renaissance that sparked a whole new movement of fusion cuisine. Little did they know, the future generations would still be arguing about the 'correct' way to make kreplach and dumplings while simultaneously posting their culinary disasters on social media.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'kreplach' means 'little pieces' in Yiddish? So, ironically, the missing ingredient might just result in a whole lot of 'little pieces' of disappointment!.
- Headline: Revival of Supply-Side Economics in Politics. Impact: The return of supply-side economics sparked a wave of economic debates that led to the invention of a new political party: the 'Tax Me More' party. Their slogan? 'Because why not? Let's just throw money at problems until they disappear... or explode!'. Fact: Fun fact: Supply-side economics is like a diet that suggests eating cake to lose weight. It sounds great in theory until you realize you still have to deal with the consequences..
- Headline: Thomas Dangles While Knicks Court Walsh. Impact: The Knicks' courtship of Walsh, while seemingly innocent, ignited a feud that would extend to intergalactic basketball leagues, where aliens would eventually take sides, leading to the first-ever 'Cosmic NBA Finals.'. Fact: In NBA history, the only thing more confusing than trade negotiations is trying to understand why they still haven’t won a championship since 1973. Maybe they need a magic ingredient too!.
- Headline: McCain Rejects Broad U.S. Aid on Mortgages. Impact: McCain's rejection of broad U.S. aid turned into a meme that sparked endless debate on social media, leading to the creation of the 'Blame Homeowners' challenge, where people hilariously blame homeowners for everything from bad weather to global warming.. Fact: Did you know that blaming homeowners for the economy is just like blaming your toaster for burning your toast? It’s not quite fair, but it sure is a fun way to shift the blame!.
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