TV
This popular game show, hosted by Joe Rogan, challenged contestants to perform stunts for cash prizes.
Fear Factor
On January 1, 2002, Europe said adieu to the franc and bonjour to this new currency.
the Euro
Founded in 1980, this company became famous for its brightly colored school supplies, stickers, and rainbow-filled designs featuring unicorns, dolphins, and other whimsical animals.
Lisa Frank
In 2004, this yellow silicone bracelet became a worldwide symbol of cancer awareness and fundraising.
Livestrong
Before becoming a judge on "The Voice," she topped the charts in 2000 with the No. 1 pop hit "What a Girl Wants."
Christina Aguilera
In 2004, this popular ABC television show began with Jack opening his eyes on a mysterious beach after a devastating plane crash.
Lost
He served as mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2002, earned the nickname "America's Mayor" after the September 11 attacks, and later worked on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Rudy Giuliani
Founded in 2003 by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, this company created a pioneering social networking platform that became hugely popular in the mid-2000s.
MySpace
These tight-fitting, three-quarter-length pants named after an Italian resort were fashionable in the 1950s, 1980s, and again in the 2000s.
Capris
This girl group, featuring Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, released the 2000 smash hit "Say My Name."
Destiny's Child
For six consecutive years during the 2000s, this patriotic sounding series finished as the top-rated TV show of the season.
American Idol
In the 2000 presidential election, these partially detached pieces of punch-card ballots became the center of controversy over voter intent.
Hanging Chad
This T-Mobile phone delivered a powerful strike to the market in 2006, thanks to its colorful design and iconic keyboard.
Sidekick
This sweet fashion brand introduced its iconic velour tracksuit, a favorite among women, in 2001.
Juicy Coture
In 2001, he and his initial were everywhere with the hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad."
Usher
Premiering on HBO in 2002, this acclaimed crime drama created by David Simon examined Baltimore through the perspectives of police, drug dealers, politicians, schools, and the media.
The Wire
In 1998, this chip brand made headlines when its Olestra ingredient in its “Wow Chips” caused some unfortunate side effects to both bottoms and bottom lines.
Lays
This dance-based video game, first released in Japan in 2001, became a worldwide sensation and spawned numerous sequels.
Dance Dance Revolution
This cool hairstyle, worn by celebrities like Justin Timberlake involved bleaching only the ends of the hair.
Frosted Tips
This popular online peer-to-peer file sharing service launched in 1999 and became famous for allowing users to share MP3 files.
Napster
The ZIP Code 02134 became famous thanks to this PBS children's show, where kids shared riddles, plays, recipes, and audience-submitted activities.
Zoom
Montenegro declared independence in 2006 after separating from its union with this Balkan country, whose famous natives include Novak Djokovic.
Serbia
This actress and singer, known for playing Ren Stevens on Even Stevens and voicing the title character in Kim Possible, starred as Belle in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast in 2004.
Christy Carlson Romano
A favorite accessory of surfers and celebrities in the 1970s and early 2000s, these necklaces use naturally worn shell beads named after the Hawaiian word for “hole.”
Puka Shell Necklace
In 2001, this disco cover song from 1974, famous for its suggestive lyrics in French, was #1 on the Billboard Hit 100 list.
Lady Marmalde