Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 2010
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Tablet Computer (iPad)
2 
4G LTE Commercial Networks
3 
Cloud Infrastructure Scaling
4 
Electric Vehicle Mass Market (Nissan Leaf)
5 
Social Media Photo Sharing (Instagram)
6 
Smart TV Platforms
7 
Voice-Controlled Smart Assistants Concept
8 
Online Ride-Hailing Concept
9 
Medical 3D Imaging Software
10 
Digital Learning Platforms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON May 10, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Braden's Historic Perfect Game. Impact: Braden's perfect game sparked a nationwide obsession with perfection that led to the invention of the 'Perfect Pancake' breakfast chain, which ironically never achieved perfection in its recipes.. Fact: Did you know that this was only the 19th perfect game in MLB history? At this rate, you have a better chance of winning a lottery than seeing one of those live!.
- Headline: Celebrity Hosts in WWE's Monday Night Raw. Impact: This event paved the way for future political figures to host reality shows, further blurring the lines between governance and entertainment, ultimately leading to the era where cats became mayors.. Fact: Ah yes, because nothing screams 'seriousness' like a former astronaut and a reality TV star wrestling for attention. What’s next, a Nobel Prize for best body slam?.
- Headline: Woods Quits Final Round, Citing Injury to His Neck. Impact: Tiger's abrupt exit spawned a series of golf-related neck injuries across the globe, leading to golf courses introducing mandatory neck braces for all players.. Fact: Injuries aside, Woods’ decision to quit was a reminder that even legends know when to pack it in. It’s like a superhero leaving the scene with a dramatic flair!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2010, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
TSLA
Tesla
Price in 2010
$1.59
2025 dataset value
$303,497
Tesla - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $303,497 today (303.5x return)
Rank #2
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2010
$0.42
2025 dataset value
$410,895
NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $410,895 today (410.9x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman and Robin #16
$300
The Walking Dead #78
$50
Morning Glories #1
$50
X-Men: Second Coming #1
$15
Thor #615
$1,200
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPad
$90.00
Leapster Explorer
$75.00
Squinkies
$25.00
Sing-a-ma-jigs!
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Red Dead Redemption
$63.96
Mass Effect 2
$65.00
Super Mario Galaxy 2
$22.00
Call of Duty: Black Ops
$130.00
Limbo
Unknown
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Stephen Strasburg 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor
$16,000
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autograph
$20,000
LeBron James & Kobe Bryant 2010 Panini National Treasures Dual Logoman
$250,000
Pikachu Illustrator 2010 Promo
$1,275,000