>> iPod mini
1.04

This bite-sized music icon makes it all the more fashionable - and colorful - to be an audiophile. Compared to its bigger brother, which had four buttons and a solid-state dial, the Mini is not a step down but far, far up. At 4 GB, the Mini is large enough to carry 2,000 songs and small enough to fit just about anywhere, while its vibrant color scheme makes it even more desirable as a fashion accessory. Another step in Apple's plan for world domination.

>> Janet exposed
2.04

During the Superbowl XXXVIII halftime show, families across America are shocked when they catch a glimpse of Janet Jackson's ornament-adorned nipple. According to Jackson's co-performer, Justin Timberlake, the controversy was the result of an unfortunate "wardrobe malfunction."

>> Judd Apatow
8.05

With the release of the blockbuster comedy "The 40-Year-Old-Virgin," writer/director/producer Apatow becomes the new golden child of the Hollywood community, an honor he's more than happy to live up to with subsequent hits like "Knocked Up" (2007) and "Superbad" (2007).

>> Flavor of Love
1.06

"Flava flaaav!" The distinctive call of humanity's most gifted lady's man echoes across dorm-room televisions everyhwere. Many said it couldn't be done, but Flav manages to create a reality TV show from the ashes of a failed reality TV show. Flav has always made a living from doing effectively nothing, and after yelling things as a member of "Public Enemy," it's only right that he creates the most useless reality show possible.

>> Nintendo Wii
11.06

Nintendo releases its latest in state-of-the-art gaming consoles, quickly knocking aside competitors like the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. With games like "Super Mario Galaxy" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl," the Wii becomes yet another reason for students to skip lecture.

>> britney loses it
2.07

Britney Spears's thinly-veiled sanity begins to crumble when the formerly long-haired pop star barges into an L.A. salon and shaves her head in front of the bewildered owner. The world watches in horror as, during the subsequent months, Spears continues her downward spiral into drug-infused lunacy. Is this a sign of the times? Let us hope not.

>> Potter's finale
7.07

The release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final installment in the beloved series, sparks a mad rush to every bookstore in walking - and running - distance. Reactions are mixed, but J.K. Rowling once again comes out on top with the book breaking sales records to make any muggle stand up and take notice.

>> In rainbows
10.07

English alternative rock band Radiohead releases their latest album, In Rainbows, in a downloadable MP3 format on their website. In Rainbows's revolutionary release made it one of the most important records of the year because many critics and fans assumed it would save the music industry.

>> Ledger dies
1.08

Fans are stunned when the "Brokeback Mountain" star is found dead in his apartment from an apparent overdose of prescription medication. Ledger had become a powerful new name in Hollywood, nominated in recent years for an Academy Award and recognition from the AFI. His death is especially shocking given high anticipation for his newest movie, "The Dark Knight."