Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 2009
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
2 
Mobile Voice Assistant
3 
Cloud Database Services
4 
4G LTE Networks
5 
Smartphone Camera Improvements
6 
Online Streaming Subscriptions
7 
Digital Navigation with Real-Time Traffic
8 
Virtual Reality Headset Prototype
9 
Social Media Mobile Apps
10 
Digital Payment Wallet
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON February 11, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: Explore Affordable Italian Wines. Impact: This shift in wine pricing caused a ripple effect that led to an entire generation of hipsters who now spend their weekends debating the merits of $15 Chianti over a $25 Cabernet. Little did they know they were just one cork pop away from becoming a meme.. Fact: Did you know that the average wine drinker consumes about 2.4 gallons of wine per year? That's a lot of 'research' for the next dinner party!.
- Headline: NBC News Faces Backlash Over War Crimes Reporting. Impact: NBC's show sparked a wave of similar programs, creating a reality TV genre dedicated to investigating war crimes—leading to a future where viewers choose their reality show based on the human rights violations contained within.. Fact: Did you know that some war crimes are so unbelievable, they could be mistaken for a plot twist in a soap opera? Welcome to reality, folks!.
- Headline: Washington Hopes ‘Vulture’ Investors Will Buy Bad Assets. Impact: This initiative to lure 'vulture' investors resulted in a finance culture where people began referring to themselves as 'asset rescuers.' It paved the way for the next generation of financial wizards who'd rather wear capes than suits.. Fact: Did you know that 'vulture' investors often get a bad rap? They sometimes prefer 'asset rehabilitation specialists,' which sounds much more heroic!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2009, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2009
$0.43
2025 dataset value
$220,288
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2009, it would be worth $220,288 today (220.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Detective Comics #854
$25
Batman and Robin #1
$42,000
Chew #1
$50
Captain America: Reborn #1
$25
The Walking Dead #60
$75
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
$50.00
Zhu Zhu Pets
$50.00
Lego Games
$300.00
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$150.00
Mindflex
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
$55.00
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
$50.00
Assassin's Creed II
$40.00
Minecraft
$150.00
Batman: Arkham Asylum
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout Autograph
$46,800
2009 Topps UFC Round 1 Brock Lesnar Autograph
$1,200
2009 Panini Crown Royale Tom Brady Autograph
$240,000
2009 Pokémon Platinum Arceus Holo
$1,500
2009 Topps Chrome Stephen Curry Rookie Card
$1,888.00