But fuck me, 1998 brings us the brightest known object in the universe, known to its admirers as APM 08279+5255. Here it is:
Doesn't look so bright to me, but what do I know?
White House feline intern Socks is perturbed to meet Arkansas canine interloper Buddy. They will get closer over the coming years, but no cigar...
(edit: Shocking abuse of power this, but this is also the year that Rod Hull died, and I feel it's worth noting.)
EDITED: 18 Jan 2005 22:53 by WINGNUTKJ