To illustrate this point, consider that Microsoft, started in 1975, reached a peak equity market valuation of over $500 billion in 2000, yet is currently worth just over $200 billion (September 2010).
Madrid is a remarkable capital city with numerous interesting attractions that reveal an important history. The must sees of the city include Old Madrid, the Museo del Prado, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), its gardens, Retiro Park, and the city's many fine and famous plazas.
A trip to the Spanish capital would be incomplete without a visit to the Madrid Zoo Aquarium; or Zoo de Madrid as it is called in Spanish. A short trip east in the Madrid subway from the center of the city will take you to a large park area known as Casa de Campo.nother interesting aspect about the Zoo in Madrid is that it features more than just exhibitions to observe the animals. The Spanish zoo promotes a program called Chat with the Animals which gives the public the opportunity to interact with the animals in various ways.