JUNE 9, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Monaco's Luxury Car Auction Highlights. Impact: The sale of that rusty Maserati led to a sudden spike in vintage car restoration shows. Little did anyone know that the buyer would start a trend of celebrities restoring their cars in wild colors, causing a fashion disaster of epic proportions in the automotive world. Who knew green polka-dotted vintage cars would become a thing?. Fact: Did you know that the 1963 Ferrari SWB 250 GT California Spyder was once owned by a famous Hollywood actor? Apparently, the car didn't just carry him, but also his ego..
• Headline: Hollywood Meets Dot-Com: The Digital Shift. Impact: The merger of Hollywood and dot-coms birthed the world of streaming, which later allowed for the proliferation of reality shows. Yes, the very shows that turned society's attention from art to watching people eat cereal in their pajamas – you can thank this moment for that.. Fact: Did you know that streaming video was once thought to be a fad? Kind of like owning a pet rock, except the pet rock didn’t take up all your time and internet bandwidth..
• Headline: British Attache Assassinated in Athens. Impact: The assassination of Brig Stephen Saunders sent shockwaves through international relations, causing a rise in security measures that eventually led to today's 'airport security theater' where you must remove your shoes and belts. Thanks a lot, history.. Fact: Did you know that this event was a precursor to the many geopolitical tensions that would unfold in the region? It's like a really intense game of chess, except the pieces are people..
• Headline: Antimissile Testing Is Rigged To Hide a Flaw, Critics Say. Impact: The revelation that antimissile testing was rigged sparked a series of conspiracy theories about the military-industrial complex that still haunt defense contractors today. This event is the reason you can find a YouTube video on just about every corner of government secrecy.. Fact: Did you know that this $60 billion project could have funded a small country? Instead, it funded a series of questionable power points and some very nervous generals..