Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 29, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Under Scrutiny. Impact: The debate over Iran and its alleged nuclear ambitions led to a never-ending cycle of sanctions and international tension. Who knew that poking the bear could lead to a global game of nuclear chess?. Fact: Did you know that spies love playing the game of 'telephone'? Because apparently, nothing says trust like multiple conflicting reports!.
- Headline: Exelon Quits U.S. Chamber Over Climate Dispute. Impact: Exelon's breakup with the Chamber of Commerce turned into a soap opera of climate policy disagreements. This set off a domino effect where every other utility now thinks they can have a say in environmental debates—spoiler: they can’t.. Fact: Did you know that utility companies arguing about climate policy is like cats arguing over who gets the last slice of tuna? It's messy and no one really wins....
- Headline: Abortion Fight Complicates Debate on Health Care. Impact: The abortion debate intertwined with healthcare sparked a wave of legislation wars, leading to a future where Congress spends more time arguing about reproductive rights than actually helping anyone. Classic.. Fact: Did you know that in health care debates, 'compromise' is just a fancy word for 'let's ignore the actual needs of people'?.
- Headline: Banks to Prepay Assessments to Rescue F.D.I.C.. Impact: Banks prepaying assessments to rescue the F.D.I.C. became a cautionary tale about moral hazard—because nothing says 'trust us' like needing a government bailout to keep you afloat.. Fact: Did you know that the F.D.I.C. has to remind banks that they can't just 'borrow' from their piggy bank whenever they feel like it? It's like telling kids not to eat all the cookies before dinner!.
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