MARCH 18, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving History Through Art in Pskov. Impact: Rev. Davydov's art restoration efforts inadvertently inspire a global movement that leads to the rise of 'artistic crowdfunding'—where people start funding everything from cat memes to potato salad festivals. Who knew a church could be the birthplace of the next viral internet sensation?. Fact: Did you know that the Cathedral of the Nativity of St John the Baptist was built during a time when people thought the world was flat and that a sneeze could be a sign of witchcraft? Gotta love the Middle Ages!.
• Headline: Point Guard Festival Celebrates Basketball Talent. Impact: The Point Guard Festival in Buffalo becomes an annual tradition that leads to a bizarre new sport—'Point Guard Jousting'—where players compete while riding inflatable unicorns. This goes on to thwart any serious athletic competition for decades.. Fact: Did you know that point guards are often considered the 'coaches on the floor'? So basically, they're like the babysitters of the basketball world—except they get paid in sneakers and sweatbands..
• Headline: Lacking Buyer, Iridium Is Set To Shut Down. Impact: The demise of Iridium's satellite service causes a chain reaction that leads to the rise of meme-based communication. Fast forward a few decades, and people are literally sending messages to space through cat gifs.. Fact: Did you know Iridium was named after the element with atomic number 77? Just like their business plan, it was all about numbers—too bad they didn’t realize that investors don’t like losing them!.
• Headline: Battle Erupts Over Bonuses For Teachers. Impact: The struggle over teacher bonuses escalates into a full-blown reality TV show called 'Survivor: Teacher Edition,' where educators compete for a $1,000 prize, ultimately revolutionizing how we view education—now it's just a game.. Fact: Did you know that teaching is one of the few professions where you can work a second job to pay for your first job? It's like a never-ending cycle of 'please pay me in gratitude.'.