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Google
Google search engine originates as "BackRub," created by PhD students at Stanford University. -
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Scientific Discoveries and Advances in Technology
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Mammal Clone
Dolly the sheep was the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell. -
Artificial Chromosomes
Scientists announce that human artificial chromosomes have been created. -
KLOTHO
Discovery of KLOTHO- a gene involved in human aging. -
Furby
Tiger Electronics create Furby- the first domestic robot electronic toy. -
Hot Air
Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones successfully complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a hot air balloon. -
Galaxy
The Cetus Dwarf galaxy is discovered. -
PlayStation2
Sony Computer Entertainment releases the PlayStation2 sixth generation home video game console in Japan. -
E-book
Stephen King's horror story Riding the Bullet is published in e-book format only, the world's first mass-market electronic book.
