MAY 14, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Panel on NYC Building Issues. Impact: This panel discussion about housing and zoning problems in NYC set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of hipster enclaves and artisanal pickle shops. Because nothing screams 'solution' like overpriced cucumbers!. Fact: Did you know that New York City has more regulations than it has rats? And that's saying something!.
• Headline: Commune: Manhattan's Trendiest Night Spot. Impact: The Commune's rise to fame sparked a worldwide trend of overpriced drinks and overcrowded dance floors, ultimately leading to the invention of the 'silent disco' just to avoid the noise complaints from the neighbors.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Happening' is just a fancy way of saying ‘we have no idea what we’re doing, but we’re doing it in style.’.
• Headline: Levitating Earnings: An Act, Or a Fact?. Impact: Concerns about corporate balance sheets in 2000 foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis, proving that when accountants start sweating, the rest of us should probably start panicking.. Fact: Did you know that accountants can’t tell you where the money went, but they can definitely tell you how to avoid looking at your bank statement?.
• Headline: Rising Internet Use Quietly Transforms Way Japanese Live. Impact: The internet's influence on Japan transformed society so much that it eventually paved the way for people to make a living as YouTube stars, thus confirming that anyone can become famous for anything, including eating snacks on camera.. Fact: Fun fact: In Japan, it's perfectly normal to become a celebrity for doing mundane things. I guess my dream of being famous for napping isn't too far-fetched!.