NOVEMBER 27, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: The E-Book Market Struggles to Define Itself. Impact: The digital book market's struggles led to the rise of countless 'self-published authors' who are now clogging up your Kindle with questionable works. Thanks, e-books!. Fact: Did you know that e-books are like those weird cousins at family gatherings? You’re not sure if you should embrace them or avoid them altogether..
• Headline: Haiti's Election and Aristide's Return. Impact: Jean-Bertrand Aristide's return to power was like opening Pandora's box. It led to political unrest, which taught everyone that democracy can sometimes be a bit of a messy affair. Thanks for the lesson, Haiti!. Fact: Did you know that when it comes to elections, light voter turnout is just a fancy way of saying, 'We'd rather binge-watch Netflix'?.
• Headline: Chilling Tale Of Dutchman Has a Mythic, Modern Edge. Impact: The haunting tale of The Flying Dutchman inspired countless maritime legends, leading to an entire subculture of people who think they can summon ghost ships. Spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Fun fact: Wagner's operas are the perfect soundtrack for any dramatic life event, like losing your keys or discovering your favorite snack is gone..
• Headline: A Mantle of Legitimacy. Impact: George W. Bush's Florida victory helped solidify the idea that elections can be decided by questionable means. This paved the way for many future conspiracy theories and a general distrust of the electoral process. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that trying to reverse election results is like trying to unring a bell? Spoiler: it never works, and it’s really noisy..