JUNE 22, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Musée du Quai Branly Revolution. Impact: By treating non-Western art with respect, the Musée du Quai Branly inadvertently sparked a global art revolution where every painting, sculpture, and even finger painting from first graders became a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now, art thieves are out to steal crayons.. Fact: Did you know that the Louvre once considered showcasing a sandwich as a piece of modern art? Apparently, they decided it was too 'substantial' for the current cultural climate..
• Headline: Potential Changes in Gulf Oil Leases. Impact: The oil firms' willingness to give up taxpayer subsidies created a butterfly effect that led to the rise of alternative energies, but mainly just made them switch to more innovative ways of hiding profits. Who knew saving the planet could come with a side of corporate trickery?. Fact: Did you know that for every barrel of oil produced, there's an equal and opposite reaction in the form of a conspiracy theory? Yeah, those barrels are basically the world's most expensive fortune cookies..
• Headline: Lawyer for Saddam Hussein Killed in Baghdad. Impact: The tragic death of the lawyer represents a dark chapter in history that contributed to the eventual fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Ironically, it also inspired a series of highly questionable legal dramas that made 'Law & Order' look like a documentary.. Fact: Did you know that in Baghdad, lawyers have a higher chance of being taken out than a pizza delivery guy on a Friday night? The legal profession is truly a high-stakes game..
• Headline: Rioting in China Over Label on College Diplomas. Impact: The rioting over college diploma labels caused an avalanche of new educational institutions that offered degrees in 'How to Not Get Rioted Over', leading to an epidemic of highly educated yet perpetually anxious students.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'degree in hand' is often followed by 'but still living in my parents' basement'? Welcome to the real world, kids!.