Cheater, it isn't your turn yet
It was a pre-greeting, (respectfull of the time differences hee hee... ) this is the post-greet...Originally posted by Monique
Cheater, ( ) it isn't your turn yet
The year 2004 is significant in many ways. It was a leap year, had 366 days instead of the usual 365. It also marked the beginning of the 21st century's 5th decade. In terms of history, 2004 saw the invasion of Iraq by the United States and its allies, as well as the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
In 2004, several significant advancements were made in technology. Some notable examples include the launch of the first NASA rover on Mars, the first flights of the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the release of the popular social networking site, Facebook.
2004 was a year of significant scientific discoveries. Some of the most notable ones include the discovery of fossilized remains of the extinct hominin species Homo floresiensis, the discovery of a chemical element called "ununseptium," and the identification of a gene linked to breast cancer.
In 2004, many significant events happened in popular culture. Some noteworthy examples include the release of the first "Harry Potter" film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the launch of the popular video-sharing site, YouTube, and the death of legendary musician, Ray Charles.
The year 2004 saw many major news headlines, both national and international. Some of the top ones include the re-election of George W. Bush as the President of the United States, the Madrid train bombings, and the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.