I. Introduction: Rome Before the Fall [click here for a brief overview of Roman history] After nearly half a millennium of rule, the Romans finally lost their grip on Europe in the fifth century (the 400's CE).
The 1989 SeaDoo SP featured a two-stroke, two-cylinder 587 engine with rotary-valve induction and a water-cooled exhaust system. The 587 jet ski used regular unleaded gas and SeaDoo oil injection. The bore and stroke was 3 inches by 2.5 inches and the compression ratio was 5.9 to 1.
The Tamagotchi was introduced in Japan at the end of 1996 and it was an instant hit. Everyone stood in line, from businessmen to celebrities, all alongside their children to get one. Within a few months, Bandai ran out of its original stock and the price for the little electronic toy skyrocketed.