MARCH 22, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: State Laws Combat Job Discrimination Gaps. Impact: As states scrambled to fill in the gaps of job discrimination laws, a butterfly flapped its wings in the corporate world, leading to the eventual rise of HR departments. Thanks to this, many employees now have the pleasure of pretending to enjoy mandatory diversity training sessions.. Fact: Did you know that the first documented case of job discrimination was an unfortunate incident involving a dinosaur applying for a position as a 'T-Rex in a tiny office'? Spoiler: they didn't get the job..
• Headline: Delightful Nursery Puddings in England. Impact: The revival of nursery puddings sparked a culinary revolution, leading to the invention of pudding cups and a new generation of toddlers who refuse to eat anything that isn't mushy. This ultimately resulted in the rise of the spoon as the most powerful utensil in history.. Fact: The term 'whim wham' was actually the original name for a popular English dessert before being replaced by 'fluffernutter' in the 20th century. Because who doesn't want to fluff their nutters?.
• Headline: Giuliani's Merit-Based Summer School Bonuses. Impact: By proposing a merit plan, Giuliani set off a chain reaction where teachers began to compete like they were on a reality show, leading to a generation of students who were taught by educators more focused on their bonus than their teaching. Who knew summer school could be so dramatic?. Fact: Fun fact: before cash bonuses, the only incentive for summer school teachers was the thrill of seeing their students' faces when they realized they were still in school. What a joy!.
• Headline: Term Limits Turn Old Allies Into Opponents; Protege Against Mentor, Backer Against Incumbent. Impact: Term limits turned political allies into frenemies, creating a new genre of reality TV. In a shocking twist, friendships soured and alliances crumbled faster than political promises, leading to a future where no one trusts anyone—especially in city council meetings.. Fact: Did you know that the first political feud over term limits was between a cat and a dog? Spoiler alert: it ended with both parties agreeing on a mutual dislike of squirrels..