AUGUST 21, 2000

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• Headline: EA's Bold Moves into Online Gaming. Impact: By investing $350 million in online gaming, Electronic Arts set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the rise of Twitch streamers who make millions playing games while wearing pajamas. Who knew slouching could be so profitable?. Fact: Did you know that the first video game ever created was just a simple tennis simulation? EA's $350 million bet is a far cry from Pong, but hey, at least nobody's getting electrocuted while playing..
• Headline: Diving into the Kursk Tragedy. Impact: The discovery of no bodies in the Kursk submarine opened a can of worms that would lead to international debates about submarine safety protocols, ultimately resulting in the world's first underwater reality show. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that the Kursk tragedy led to significant changes in Russian naval policy? Just goes to show that sometimes a lack of bodies is more revealing than a full ship..
• Headline: A Year Overflowing With Bach; A Conductor's Odyssey Includes 198 Cantatas in 60 Concerts. Impact: Sir John Eliot's ambitious Bach project may have inadvertently inspired the rise of modern musicians to attempt their own 'epic' plans, leading to the infamous 'Bach in Space' concert that nobody asked for but everyone streamed anyway.. Fact: Did you know that Bach wrote over 1,000 compositions? Sir John Eliot's 198 cantatas might seem like a lot, but it’s basically just scratching the surface of Bach's musical universe..