JUNE 3, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: WestJet Airlines Revolutionizes Canadian Travel. Impact: If it weren't for WestJet, we might still be flying with the delightful experience of Air Canada’s 'I’m sorry, we can’t do that' policy. Who knew a few budget airlines could spark a war of friendly skies and endless seatbelt checks?. Fact: Did you know that Southwest Airlines started with just three planes? Talk about a low-budget operation! They were basically the hipsters of the airline world before it was cool..
• Headline: PUTIN SUGGESTING ALTERNATIVE PLAN ON MISSILE DEFENSE. Impact: Putin's suggestion on missile defense was like the universe’s way of saying, 'You guys clearly don’t know how to play nicely, so here’s a new toy to argue about!' Spoiler alert: they still didn't figure it out.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'missile defense' sounds like something you'd find on a high-tech version of a game of dodgeball? Because nothing says 'peace' like shooting down your enemies' toys!.
• Headline: Indonesia's Uphill War on Rule From the Top. Impact: This struggle for democracy in Indonesia was basically the world’s longest and most dramatic soap opera, where the plot twist is always 'Oh wait, the old regime is still pulling the strings!'. Fact: Did you know that Indonesia is home to over 17,000 islands? It's like trying to find democracy in an enormous game of hide-and-seek, except everyone’s a little too good at hiding!.