JUNE 8, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: O'Neal Dominates Pacers in Championship Opener. Impact: If Shaquille O'Neal had not run free in that game, perhaps a butterfly effect would have led to a world where everyone plays basketball with extreme caution, resulting in a future dominated by chess tournaments. Yes, chess. Just imagine the global chess championships becoming the most-watched events on Earth.. Fact: Did you know that Shaquille O'Neal once tried to be a rapper? Let's just say, he should probably stick to basketball..
• Headline: Microsoft's Antitrust Breakup Debate. Impact: The breakup of Microsoft led to the rise of countless other tech companies, which ultimately led to the invention of social media. If Microsoft had stayed intact, we might all be living in a world where your only social network is your neighborhood BBQ. Thank you, antitrust laws!. Fact: Did you know the Sherman Antitrust Act was named after John Sherman, who was more into politics than making software? Maybe he should have stuck to coding..
• Headline: Microsoft's Antitrust Battle Continues. Impact: As Microsoft fought to reverse the breakup, they inadvertently created a generation of lawyers who became insatiable for court battles, ultimately resulting in the rise of corporate lawyers as the new supervillains of our time. Thank you, Microsoft, for our new legal overlords!. Fact: Did you know that Microsoft once spent over $500 million trying to convince people that they were not the bad guys? Spoiler alert: it didn’t work..
• Headline: Living Large In Little Apple. Impact: Stephen Mihm's exploration of tiny Manhattan apartments might have inspired a future where living in a shoebox is the new luxury trend. Expect to see 'luxury shoebox living' become the next big thing in real estate, complete with overpriced 'minimalist' decor.. Fact: Did you know that living in tiny spaces is a concept so popular that it has its own TV show? Yep, 'Tiny House Nation' is a hit. Who knew less could be more?.