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    25 Things That Happened 15 Years Ago, Just To Remind You How Old You've Gotten

    Justin Timberlake was on top of the charts, everyone was carrying around Apple products, and people could not stop talking about Harry Potter. Wait, what year is it?

    1. Steve Jobs presented a gadget called the iPod to the world.

    2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premiered in New York on Nov. 11.

    3. George Harrison left us.

    4. Shakira went blonde.

    5. A website called Wikipedia launched.

    6. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center's towers in New York, in a terrorist attack that would change history forever.

    7. The first chapter of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was released.

    8. This guy arrived to compete with Pixar.

    9. But they countered with a universe of monsters suffering through an energy crisis.

    10. Daft Punk released their incredible album Discovery.

    11. Britney made history at the VMAs.

    12. We were introduced to the doctors and nurses of Sacred Heart hospital.

    13. And Russel Crowe won an oscar for his appearance in Gladiator.

    14. The White Stripes released their acclaimed album White Blood Cells.

    15. Monica and Chandler finally tied the knot.

    16. The world was going crazy for J.Lo.

    17. Joey Ramone, founder of the Ramones, died after a long battle against cancer.

    18. The whole world fell in love with Bridget Jones.

    19. Gamers went crazy for this game.

    20. We met 2D, Noodle, Russel, and Murdoc.

    21. There was only one Justin, and he sang "Dirty Pop."

    22. Christopher Nolan blew our minds with Memento.

    23. Radiohead released their fifth album, Amnesiac, the naughty brother of Kid A.

    24. A bunch of well-dressed guys with disheveled hair moved the focus away from mainstream music and back to rock 'n' roll.

    25. And you were 15 years younger... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯