This week we're unpacking the Human Genome Project. We'll discuss the benefits and some of the ethical issues around this miracle of modern science.  This time 20 years ago also saw the arrival of the first spybot worm in cyberspace which meant no Kazaar user was safe. 

Also, Michael Jordan retired, we had a tonne of new albums and movies and we celebrate the birth of one of Australia's most successful bands that you've never heard of, Parkway Drive. 

And if that's not enough you'll also find out what a snack masticator general is. 

Strap yourselves in, it's a big week! A week we'd like to dedicate to a personal hero of ours, the late, great Doug Mulray. 

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After being missing for nearly five years, Natasha Ryan was found alive and well in her 26-year-old boyfriend's wardrobe in Rockhampton, Queensland. At 14, Natasha disappeared in August 1998, and her family had held a memorial service for her on her 17th birthday after police believed she had been murdered by a convicted rapist. However, the night before Leonard Fraser's murder trial in 2003, police found Natasha alive at her boyfriend's home, where she had been hiding for years. She had been living a secretive life, changing her name, and even signing a $200,000 exclusive deal with Woman's Day. 

Meanwhile, the winner of the world's biggest dog show, Danny the Pekinese, faced accusations of having a secret face-lift to improve his appearance before the competition. His owners argued that the surgery was necessary for a breathing problem and that it did not alter his looks. The Kennel Club conducted an investigation to find out if Danny underwent the surgery to alter his appearance, which is against the contest's rules.

Those stories and more, charts, albums, movies... You know the drill! On T Minus 20!

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America is a country divided with fans walking out on Pearl Jam, Madonna censoring her 'American Life' video and George W dropping his infamous 'Mission Accomplished' speech while everyone asks 'too soon?'. 

We find out why you should never get a Ned Kelly tattoo. 

In sport England demolishes Ireland in the rigby Six Nations. 

Wet lips is apparently all the rage with teenagers as lip gloss becomes a food group. 

New albums from Bathory and The White Stripes. 

And Brock Lesnar nearly dies at Wresltemania! 

Plus heaps more..

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Acts of terrorism, a pandemic and a war this week 20 years ago. It's a bad news trifecta!

We also break down the friendly fire incident that took place on March 28 2003 in Iraq. An incident that saw the USA's 190th Fighter Squadron accidentally open fire on the United Kingdom's Household Cavalry.

 We get to play Roxette again and Michael Moore offends the academy at the Oscars.

We have our best, worst NY Times Best Seller yet.

And Mel calls in an SME to give her the DL on an NYSYCer who went solo and the conspiracy that set them up for failure.

Plus loads more! 

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The main headline across the world this week 20 years ago was the Iraq War. George W Bush gives a defiant Saddam Hussein an ultimatum that he pretty much ignores, which leads to the catch cry "America let's roll!" 

There were a few album releases including one from Biohazard, which is kind of appropriate given the circumstances.

 Can you believe it’s Razzies time again? 

And 2003s answer to 'smile you’re on candid camera' debuts in the form of Punk’d.

Plus oh so much more! 

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Oprah has a run in with a fetish magazine, The Dixie Chicks unleash a career ending move at a gig in London when they publicly criticised President George W Bush, Motorola announce their line of wearable tech and the Italians uncover their version of Encino Man.

Plus we've got AC/DC inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Serbian PM gets assassinated and Elizabeth Smart is retuend to her family alive and well. 

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It's three strikes and you're out as the California legal system rolls things back to the 1700's, the swiss take home the America's Cup and the introduction of SMS signals the end times for the English language. 

In music Evanescence bring us to life with their debut album, Lil Kim shows us her magic stick and DMX goes to sleep with Eminem. 

In TV land the FOX Network conducts the first ever arranged marriages with a new reality show 'Married by America'.

Oh and Madonna thinks it's a good idea to become a children's author!

Plus loads more!  

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Kirstie Marshall becomes the first woman to breastfeed in Australian parliament. Experts warn of the dangers of botox and everyone misses Aaliyah. 

The Grammy Awards honour Norah Jones and Eminem shows up to collect for a change. New albums from Blood Duster and we look at Appleton's connection to the song 'Don't Call Me Dude' by Scatterbrain.  

Plus we've got video game awards, a new novel from John Grisham, male appendages and so much more. 

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Tragedy at the Station Nightclub in Rhode Island when 80s rock band Great White's pyrotechnics engulf the entire venue in flames resulting in a massive death toll that included their guitarist Ty Longley. 

Shane Warne's mum gives him a tablet from her handbag that results in a 12 month suspension. 

Find out why we refuse to play R Kelly. Discover the wonder that is Justin Timberlake's human beatbox and why cancel culture would ruin Ali G today.

Plus LOADS more!  

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The largest protests in the world take place this time 20 years ago. Find out why the happened and why they ultimately failed. 

We've got an amazing story of a diamond heist that totally should be turned into a movie. 

We remember when Michael Clarke was famous for actually playing cricket.

We've got new albums from Strapping Young Lad and Ozzy Osbourne as well. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days storms the box office and America asks the question "Are you hot?" on national TV.

Plu loads more! 

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