🧠 Inventions of 2001
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Portable Music Player (iPod)
2 
Wi-Fi Public Hotspots
3 
Online Encyclopedia (Wikipedia)
4 
3G Mobile Networks
5 
Cloud Computing Concept
6 
Digital Video Compression (H.264)
7 
Online Photo Sharing
8 
Instant Messaging Platforms
9 
Tablet Computer Concept
10 
Satellite Broadband Internet
HEADLINES ON October 16, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Reviving Lady in the Dark in Philadelphia. Impact: The revival of 'Lady in the Dark' prompted a flurry of existential crises among theater critics, eventually leading to the invention of the emotional support popcorn. Who knew a musical could save snack sales?. Fact: Did you know that Bruce Weber's reviews have been known to inspire entire cults of theater nerds? No pressure, right?.
- Headline: Racial Claims in NYC Mayoral Race. Impact: The drama between Mark Green and Fernando Ferrer ignited a new genre of political soap operas. Little did they know, their feuds would inspire future generations to produce reality TV that would make them cringe.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the heated race revealed that politicians can actually disagree with each other. Shocking, I know!.
- Headline: In Mail, a New Meaning For 'Handle With Care'. Impact: The anxiety over anthrax exposure led to a nationwide trend of sending letters that were entirely blank. Thus began the era of 'ghost mail'—what a way to save on postage!. Fact: Did you know that in the postal world, 'Handle With Care' is just a polite way of saying 'Good luck with that!'?.
- Headline: THE MARKETS: Market Place; Steel Maker Seeking Help In Chapter 11. Impact: Bethlehem Steel's bankruptcy not only marked the downfall of an industrial giant but also led to an increase in dad jokes about steel. It turns out, all their jokes were as solid as their business practices.. Fact: Did you know that Bethlehem Steel was once a major supplier for the Brooklyn Bridge? Talk about a bridge to nowhere!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2001, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2001
$0.22
Value in 2025
$1,220,264
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2001, it would be worth $1,220,264 today (1220.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #36
$200
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
$50
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1
$50
Y: The Last Man #1
$150
American Gods #1
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO BIONICLE
$150.00
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
$540.00
Harry Potter Movie Merchandise (Action Figures)
$120.00
Bratz Dolls
$150.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$100.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Halo: Combat Evolved
$100.00
Grand Theft Auto III
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Melee
$74.00
Final Fantasy X
$200.00
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
$25.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon - 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$10,000
2001 Topps Chrome Traded #T247 Ichiro Suzuki Rookie Card
$471
2001 Upper Deck Tiger Woods #1 Rookie Card
$25,100
2001 Pokémon Neo Revelation 1st Edition Holo Houndoom #8
$1,200
2001 SP Authentic Michael Jordan #MM1 Auto Jersey
$40,000