By the Numbers in 2015
World Population
—
UK Life Expectancy
59.9 years
US Life Expectancy
60.1 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$1,588.13
Dow Jones Index
21,092
US National Debt
—
Sovereign Nations
194
How Much Did Things Cost in 2015?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £190,000 | $196,000 |
| Average salary | £27,500 | $52,500 |
| Pint of milk | 49p | $0.87 |
| Loaf of bread | £1.32 | $2.72 |
| Dozen eggs | £1.98 | $2.15 |
| Pint of beer | £3.40 | $4.00 |
| Gallon of petrol/gas | £4.90 | $2.43 |
| Cinema ticket | £7.40 | $8.43 |
Technology and Inventions in 2015
Apple Watch launched, putting computers on wrists. Windows 10 was released as a free upgrade. Music streaming surpassed digital downloads for the first time. Hoverboards were the must-have gadget until they started catching fire. Virtual reality headsets were previewed but not yet on sale. Self-driving cars were being tested on public roads.
- ● Apple Watch launched, creating the modern smartwatch market
- ● Windows 10 released as a free upgrade
- ● Music streaming revenue surpassed digital downloads for the first time
- ● SpaceX successfully landed a Falcon 9 rocket booster for the first time
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