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Top 8 Unforgettable Fun Facts of 2003: Nostalgic Moments & Surprising Discoveries!

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Dive into a nostalgic blast from the past as we uncover some amusing and intriguing fun facts about the ever-so-early 2000s year of 2003!

1. Garth Brooks' Heartbreaking Line Dance

In 2003, when boot scootin' still rhymed with hootin', and country kings ruled the nation, one man brought 'em all to their knees with a heartbreaking line dance: Garth Brooks set hearts a-thumpin' with "The Dance," whirling round the No. 1 spot on Hot Country Songs for four solid weeks.
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2. Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over's Pixelated Profit

Fasten your 3-D glasses and prepare for a cinematic rollercoaster, as we enter the pixelated world of espionage known as the year 2003: The third installment of the Spy Kids franchise, Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, hit theaters, grossing a whopping $197 million despite its mixed-to-negative reviews and the fact that an astounding 90% of it was shot on a green screen!
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3. Bertie Bott's Wacky Wizarding Beans

Ever wonder what earwax tastes like? Look no further than 2003, the year wizards and Muggles alike got their sweet tooth tickled: Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans were released in 2003, boasting 20 flavors including classics like marshmallow and tutti-frutti, as well as bold choices like grass, soap, and earwax, all packed in a decorative Honeydukes box, just like in the Harry Potter films.
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4. Russian Moose Milk Madness

In 2003 where humans were busy "moosing" around, moose were busy being milked: The Kostroma Moose Farm in Russia honed the art of "moose ranching" for nutrient-rich moose milk, with calves imprinting on their human caretakers from birth and returning to the farm like a classic "moose on the loose" sitcom story arc.
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Franco-German Friendship Renewal

5. Franco-German Friendship Renewal

Who needs couple's therapy when you have diplomacy? In 2003, France and Germany put their tumultuous pasts to bed like an old married couple renewing their vows: The Assemblée Nationale and Deutsche Bundestag celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty in Versailles, strengthening their friendship and coordination, creating the Franco-German Ministerial Council and a common history coursebook, boosting double citizenships, and even establishing an Élysée-Fond for promoting joint cultural projects.
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6. 28 Days Later's Zombie Cardio Craze

Before zombies hit the gym and became Usain Bolt's nightmares, there was a little film called 28 Days Later that pioneered their cardio craze: This 2003 cult classic not only grossed over $85.7 million on a meager $8 million budget, but also revolutionized the horror genre by introducing fast-running infected, character-driven plots, and agile digital video camera work – leaving legions of fans and filmmakers breathless, even in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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7. Britney Spears' Speedy Vegas Marriage

Picture this: a pop princess and her childhood pal walk into a chapel, armed with nothing but spontaneity and a desire to affirm their everlasting love... but faster than you can say "Oops, I did it again": In 2003, Britney Spears made headlines for marrying her friend Jason Allen Alexander in a Las Vegas wedding chapel, only to file for an annulment after a whirlwind 55 hours, clinching their spot in the history of the shortest celebrity marriages ever.
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8. Wilma Rudolph: Stamp of a Comeback Kid

Running faster than gossip in a small town, Wilma Rudolph became the ultimate comeback kid: In 2003, she was honored with a U.S. postage stamp, cementing her legacy as the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic games, despite battling multiple childhood illnesses and physical setbacks.
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