Safari Suddenly Won't Connect to the Facebook Site

This afternoon Safari suddenly stopped connecting to the Facebook website: I don't mean that I couldn't log in, I mean that I couldn't get to Facebook website at all. When I try to connect I get the message, "Safari can’t open the page “http://facebook.com/” because the server unexpectedly dropped the connection. This sometimes occurs when the server is busy. Wait for a few minutes, and then try again." Firefox, however, still connects without a problem.
Earlier I tried deleting cookies and then I was able to get to the Facebook website and log in. As soon as I try to do something, such as accept a gift from a Facebook game, however, it goes back to refusing to open the website.
I have the same problem on my AOL Desktop browser too, which shares a cache and cookies with Safari.
Can anyone suggest a fix? Thanks!
Message was edited by: AdmrlLocke

Hi,
Make sure your system software is up to date. Click your Apple menu  then click Software Update. Facebook requires the latest version of Safari 5.0.4
And try resetting Safari. From your menu bar click Safari / Reset Safari. Select the top 7 buttons, click Reset.
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