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In 2001, “The Weakest Link” game show premiered on NBC. After too much weird advance promotion by NBC, America finally learns why itʹs tired of hearing a red haired woman shriek the catchphrase “You are 'The Weakest Link.' Good-bye.”

In 2002, Jon Rauch of Chicago set a record. He became the…tallest player in major league history. The White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians, 10-5. The pitcher towered over the six foot, ten inch previous record holders Randy Johnson and Eric Hillman…by one inch.

In 2003, The film “A Mighty Wind” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, The movies “Kill Bill Volume 2”, “The Punisher”, and “Connie and Carla” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2006, “What About Brian” premiered on ABC. Yeah, what about Brian?

In 2009, “WWE Superstars” began airing on WGN America

In 2003, "Bulletproof Monk" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Lakeshore Entertainment / Mosaic Media Group; Paul Hunter (director); Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris (screenplay); Chow Yun-fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Karel Roden, Victoria Smurfit, Roger Yuan, Mako, Marcus Jean Pirae; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 2003, "Chasing Papi" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures; Linda Mendoza (director); Roselyn Sánchez, Sofía Vergara, Jaci Velasquez, Eduardo Verástegui, Lisa Vidal, D. L. Hughley, Freddy Rodriguez; Comedy; Live Action

In 2003, "A Mighty Wind" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment; Christopher Guest (director/screenplay); Eugene Levy (screenplay); Bob Balaban, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Moynihan, Jim Piddock, Don Lake, Deborah Theaker, Ed Begley Jr., Michael Hitchcock, Larry Miller, Rachael Harris, Paul Dooley, Jim Moret, Laura Harris, Stuart Luce, Mary Gross, Marty Belafsky, Paul Benedict, Wendel Meldrum; Mockumentary, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2004, "Connie and Carla" was released by Universal Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Michael Lembeck (director); Nia Vardalos (screenplay); Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny, Stephen Spinella, Dash Mihok, Robert John Burke, Alec Mapa, Christopher Logan, Robert Kaiser, Ian Gomez, Boris McGiver, Nick Sandow, Chelah Horsdal, Debbie Reynolds, Greg Grunberg; Musical, Comedy

In 2004, "Kill Bill: Volume 2" was released by Miramax Films; Quentin Tarantino (director/screenplay); Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Michael Parks, Gordon Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Lucy Liu, Samuel L. Jackson, Bo Svenson, Jeannie Epper, Larry Bishop, Sid Haig, Perla Haney-Jardine, Julie Dreyfus, Sonny Chiba, Chris Nelson, Helen Kim, Stephanie L. Moore, Shana Stein, Caitlin Keats; Action, Drama, Martial Arts

In 2004, "The Punisher" was released by Lions Gate Films / Columbia Pictures / Marvel Enterprises / Valhalla Motion Pictures; Jonathan Hensleigh (director/screenplay); Michael France (screenplay); Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Roy Scheider, Laura Harring, Ben Foster, Samantha Mathis, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, John Pinette, Marcus Johns, Russell Andrews, James Carpinello, Eddie Jemison, Eduardo Yanez, Omar Avila, Kevin Nash, Mark Collie, Tom Nowicki, Veryl Jones, Marco St. John, Hank Stone; Action, Thriller, Drama, Vigilante

In 2005, "Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical" was released by Showtime; Andy Fickman (director); Kevin Murphy, Dan Studney (screenplay); Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell, Neve Campbell, Alan Cumming, Ana Gasteyer, Steven Weber, John Kassir, Amy Spanger, Robert Torti, Christine Lakin, John Mann, Ken Kirzinger, Britt Irvin, Alexz Johnson, Kevin McNulty, Lynda Boyd, Michael Goorjian, Harry S. Murphy, Tom Arntzen, Stephen Sisk, Robert Clarke, Ruth Nichol; Musical, Comedy

U.S. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Hate It Or Love It” by The Game Featuring 50 Cent peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Number One Spot” by Ludacris peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Shut Up!” by Simple Plan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Shut Up!” by Simple Plan peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 😉 “Chicken Payback” by The Bees peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Feeling A Moment” by Feeder peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Bruise Easily” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “In Public” by Kelis Featuring NAS peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lump In My Throat” by Departure peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Next Best Superstar” by Melanie C peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Why Do You Love Me” by Garbage peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “William” by The Others peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Ooh Ahh” by Tamara [AU] peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Special Two (EP)” by Missy Higgins peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Let's Get Blown” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell Williams peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Suburbia Streets” by Fast Crew peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Crazy” by K-Maro peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Giving You Up” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Kom tie dan hè!” by DJ Norman vs. Darkraver peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “A Different Kind Of Love” by Caroline W. peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Be Mine!” by Robyn peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Boys In The Girls' Room” by Melody Club peaked at number 25 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Is That OK?” by Mendez peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ray” by Millencolin peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “What's In It For Me” by Amy Diamond peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 😉 “One Night In Bangkok” by Vinylshakerz peaked at number 41 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Heavy On My Heart” by Anastacia peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Hypnotized” by Tamee Harrison peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Liebe ist” by Nena peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “No Time For Revolution” by Misfit Featuring Michael Patrik Simoner peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Jerk It Out” by Caesars peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Out Of Touch” by Uniting Nations peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Emanuela” by Fettes Brot peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “From Zero To Hero” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Somebody Told Me” by The Killers peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Heavy On My Heart” by Anastacia peaked at number 12 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It's Like That” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Never Terrorism Never War” by Sua Santitá Papa Giovanni Paolo II peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Hellä ori” by Lord Est peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Hyvä minä” by @junkmail peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Joka maataan viljelee...” by Jukka Poika ja Jenkkarekka peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lost” by Feiled peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Out To Find You” by Bloodpit peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Solution 7” by Norther peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Keine Lust” by Rammstein peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Trawlerman's Song (EP)” by Mark Knopfler peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The World Is Mine” by David Guetta Featuring JD Davis peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Suavemente” by Scooter peaked at number 10 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Lift Me Up” by Moby peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Bruise Easily” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 17 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario peaked at number 5 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Ich würd's immer wieder tun” by Franzi peaked at number 26 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Monsters--t” by Kool Savas and Azad peaked at number 29 on the Germany pop singles chart.