MARCH 16, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sam Wyly: Business, Environment, and Politics. Impact: If Sam Wyly had opted for a more traditional investment strategy, we might still be using coal-powered everything and debating whether recycling is just a fad. Instead, his financial wizardry (coupled with a sprinkle of political influence) led to a jumpstart in the alternative energy sector. You know, just a small win for the planet.. Fact: Did you know that George W. Bush once famously declared, 'I have opinions of my own—strong opinions— but I don’t always agree with them'? Sounds like a perfect match for a financier..
• Headline: 'Rigoletto' in Modern Hollywood. Impact: By relocating 'Rigoletto' to Hollywood, we inadvertently kickstarted a genre of opera-themed reality shows. Imagine singing celebs competing for the role of tragic hero! It could have changed the very fabric of television.. Fact: Did you know that 'La Donna E Mobile' literally translates to 'The Woman is Fickle'? Kind of like your last Tinder date, right?.
• Headline: Just a Pen, You Say? Not to Bic Boy. Impact: Rick Marin's pen crisis sparked a nationwide movement for pen enthusiasts everywhere to rise up against the tyranny of boring stationery. It led to the Great Ballpoint Rebellion of 2001, which, quite frankly, nobody remembers.. Fact: Did you know that Bic pens are often referred to as 'the most stolen item in America'? Because who can resist a good pen, right? The true black market of office supplies!.
• Headline: At Last, CD Players That D-D-D-Don't Skip. Impact: The invention of the skip-free CD player was so revolutionary that it paved the way for the creation of modern music streaming services. Who knew a tiny disc would lead to a global phenomenon of listening to unlimited music while ignoring all responsibilities?. Fact: Did you know that CD players were once considered 'the future of music'? So much for that, right? Now we just stream from our couches like the musical gods we are!.