Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 18, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: Benefits of Dollar Decline for Exports. Impact: The dollar's fall led to a bizarre twist where Americans began hoarding old Monopoly money, believing it would one day be worth more than their actual currency.. Fact: Fun fact: The dollar has been on more rollercoasters than your average teenager. Buckle up!.
- Headline: Boy to Man: Amazing Adventures Explored. Impact: Chabon's exploration of love and memory inspired a generation of men to embrace their feelings, leading to a worldwide shortage of tissues and an explosion of awkward hugs.. Fact: Did you know that 'Boy to Man' could also describe the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly? Except the butterfly has better fashion sense..
- Headline: A Stream of Medleys, a Flash of Sincerity. Impact: The delay of R Kelly's album caused a ripple in the music industry, prompting artists to prioritize their personal lives over their careers, resulting in a trend of 'nonmusical' albums that include 45 minutes of silence.. Fact: Did you know that R Kelly once made a song about making a sandwich? No wonder he needed to focus on his life outside of music!.
- Headline: Where Metal, in Its Infinite Variety, Reigns. Impact: Brutal Legend's influence on gaming aesthetics led to a renaissance in heavy metal fashion, resulting in a spike of leather jackets being worn at PTA meetings.. Fact: Ever notice how metal and video games go hand in hand? It’s the only time you can scream at your screen and call it 'artistic expression.'.
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