By the Numbers in 2000
World Population
6.1B
UK Life Expectancy
58.9 years
US Life Expectancy
59.3 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$271.04
Dow Jones Index
10,787
US National Debt
3.4T
Sovereign Nations
189
How Much Did Things Cost in 2000?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £88,000 | $137,000 |
| Average salary | £20,000 | $40,300 |
| Pint of milk | £0.25 | $0.35 |
| Loaf of bread | £0.52 | $0.99 |
| Dozen eggs | £1.30 | $0.96 |
| Pint of beer | £1.90 | $3.00 |
| Gallon of petrol/gas | £3.50 | $1.51 |
| Cinema ticket | £4.50 | $5.39 |
Technology and Inventions in 2000
The internet was mainstream but still dial-up for most homes. Mobile phones were ubiquitous but basic — the Nokia 3310 launched and became iconic. DVD players were replacing VHS, and the PlayStation 2 launched to massive demand.
- ● Nokia 3310 released — became the best-selling phone of its era
- ● PlayStation 2 launched worldwide
- ● USB flash drives appeared on the market
- ● Camera phones first sold in Japan by Sharp
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