JULY 27, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mapping Human History Through Genetics. Impact: When Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza mapped ancient migrations, he accidentally set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of genealogy websites. Now, instead of discovering their roots from dusty books, people can obsessively click through their family trees while ignoring their actual relatives. Thanks, Luigi!. Fact: Did you know that tracing your ancestry can sometimes lead you to discover that you are, in fact, related to royalty? Or, you know, just a long line of potato farmers. Either way, it’s a win, right?.
• Headline: G.M. vs Volkswagen: A Corporate Clash. Impact: General Motors and Volkswagen's little spat over trade secrets not only sparked a titanic struggle in the auto industry but also paved the way for countless memes about car brands fighting like toddlers over toys. Who knew the fate of the European auto market hinged on corporate tantrums?. Fact: Did you know that this corporate rivalry could have given birth to a reality TV show? 'Keeping Up with the Car Brands' could have been a hit, featuring dramatic boardroom confrontations and emotional breakdowns over engine designs!.