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25 Years of the Inc. 500

The 2006 Inc. 500 list marked its 25th year in existence. Below are the features Inc.com and Inc. magazine created to celebrate the Inc. 500's 25th anniversary.

The Inc. 500 Timeline from the 25th Anniversary
What was the hottest TV show when the list launched in 1982? Which industry was hot in 1996? Here are the trends and newsmakers from the past 25 years of the Inc. 500.

Slideshow: 25 Years of the Inc. 500
Some of the most innovative companies in America have graced the Inc. 500 list. Here are 25 products from those companies you are sure to recognize.

The Ultimate Inc. 500 Quiz
Test your knowledge of past and present Inc. 500 companies--and their CEOs.

The No. 1 Companies from 1982 - 2005: Where Are They Now?
Seven are still private, twelve have been acquired, three went public, and one was shut down by the Feds.

25 Years. 7,900 Companies. One Enormous Impact
For 25 years, the most exciting companies in America have been getting noticed here. Microsoft, Timberland, Jenny Craig--glad to be of service.