Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves. The earthquake that generated the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The 1988 Happy Holiday Barbie is considered to be the first Collectible Barbie, although it wasn't originally planned that way. The dolls rapidly sold out and almost immediately began to command big prices on the secondary market.
1999 Millennium Princess Barbie Ornament. Hallmark did a Millennium Princess Christmas ornament in 1999. There are both blonde and African American Versions. Barbie is wearing a replica of her dark blue and silver ball gown. She has the dangling silver crystal ball. It was created by Hallmark Artist, Anita Marra Rogers.