DECEMBER 15, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Workplace Violence: A Rising Concern for Women. Impact: The alarming statistics on workplace threats led to an unexpected surge in HR departments hiring therapists instead of trainers. Now, instead of just filling out forms, employees are filling their emotional baggage in therapy sessions. Who knew the office could double as group therapy?. Fact: 57% of HR professionals reported incidents of violence or threats, which means 43% are just pretending to care. Great way to boost office morale, right?.
• Headline: Rediscovering the Joys of Punch. Impact: The revival of punch may have been the catalyst for the modern cocktail renaissance, where everyone suddenly became a mixologist and pretentious about their homemade syrups. Little did they know, it would eventually lead to Instagram influencers crafting 'artisanal' drinks that cost more than a small car.. Fact: Punch was originally a British import, which means Americans are just catching up on centuries of getting tipsy while pretending to be classy. Cheers!.
• Headline: For Hard Hats, a Confusion of Tongues. Impact: Efforts to improve communication in construction inadvertently led to a new wave of 'lost in translation' memes, as translation apps became the new tool of choice. Now, instead of million-dollar mistakes, we get million-dollar laughs at the bloopers from miscommunication.. Fact: Construction sites became the first reality shows without cameras—who needs ratings when you have actual chaos unfolding every day?.
• Headline: GERMANS TO SET UP $5.1 BILLION FUND FOR NAZIS' SLAVES. Impact: The establishment of the $5.1 billion fund for Nazi slave labor victims could be seen as a pivotal moment that forced Germany to finally confront its past, leading to a ripple effect of accountability that made other nations rethink their historical narratives. It's like history's version of 'you break it, you buy it.'. Fact: Over a million victims were affected by Nazi slave labor, reminding us that the human cost of war extends far beyond the battlefield. Sometimes, the past refuses to stay buried..