Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 2, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Reactions to the Oval Office Makeover. Impact: The 'Audacity of Taupe' set a precedent for blandness in political decor, resulting in a series of uninspired interior designs across the country. Future presidents began to believe that beige was the new black, leading to an era of political apathy that made beige paint the color of choice for uninspired voters.. Fact: Fun fact: The Oval Office has seen more makeovers than a reality TV star. If only the political climate could change as easily as the wall color!.
- Headline: Civil War Fuels Somali Pirate Alliances. Impact: As Somali pirates took sides in the civil war, their actions unintentionally popularized piracy-themed films and merchandise, leading to the rise of a bizarre pirate chic fashion trend. Who could have predicted that violence could inspire a Halloween costume craze?. Fact: Did you know that piracy was once a legitimate career path? Now it seems to be more of a 'how-to' guide for dramatic movie plots and overpriced Halloween costumes..
- Headline: Feud With Palin in Background of Alaska Upset. Impact: Palin's feud with Murkowski not only reshaped Alaska's political landscape but also birthed countless memes and hashtags that still echo through the internet, influencing future political campaigns to focus more on drama than actual policies. Truly a masterclass in how to distract voters!. Fact: Did you know that Sarah Palin once claimed she could see Russia from her house? Imagine the geopolitical discussions that must have sparked over dinner!.
- Headline: Burger King Has Suitors From Brazil. Impact: Burger King's potential sale to a Brazilian firm not only changed the fast-food landscape but also paved the way for an influx of Brazilian flavors in American cuisine, resulting in a bizarre fusion of burgers and feijoada that nobody asked for but everyone reluctantly tried.. Fact: Did you know that Burger King once had a 'left-handed Whopper'? It’s true! Because apparently, even fast food needed to cater to the left-handed demographic. What's next, a gluten-free Whopper?.
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