Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 6, 2008
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Chill Revolution in Modern Kitchens. Impact: As the trend of chilling out in kitchens took off, culinary schools began offering 'Ice Sculpting 101', leading to an entire generation of chefs who only know how to serve frozen dishes, ultimately resulting in a worldwide shortage of microwave popcorn.. Fact: Did you know that the first 'cold' dish ever served was probably just a leftover from dinner? Talk about a culinary revolution!.
- Headline: Dr. Levine's Controversial Allegations Uncovered. Impact: The allegations against Dr. Levine eventually led to a widespread overhaul of pediatric care, where parents began to question not only their doctors but also their toaster ovens, resulting in a bizarre rise in toaster-related therapy sessions.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than diagnosing a child's learning problem is trying to decide which side of the political spectrum to blame for it?.
- Headline: Home Energy Prices Are Expected to Soar. Impact: The predicted soaring energy prices led to the creation of 'DIY Heating Camps', where families bonded over the shared experience of freezing while trying to figure out how to insulate their homes with old newspapers.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Soaring' energy prices are just what happens when the weather decides to throw a tantrum and refuses to cooperate with economic forecasts!.
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