What item was sold in the very first secure online retail transaction in 1994, marking the beginning of e-commerce as we know it today?

The e-commerce landscape has transformed dramatically since its inception. From humble beginnings to sophisticated platforms that power the global economy, online retail has revolutionized how businesses operate and consumers shop. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in e-commerce history that set the foundation for today's trillion-dollar digital marketplace. Test your knowledge of the business developments that shaped our modern economy!

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A music CD (Sting's 'Ten Summoner's Tales')
A book (Douglas Hofstadter's 'Gödel, Escher, Bach')
A computer software package (Netscape Navigator)
A pizza (from Pizza Hut's experimental online ordering system)