DECEMBER 21, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jordan Pardons Convicted Wife Murderer. Impact: This release caused a ripple effect in international law, leading to a new trend of 'get out of jail free' cards being printed in bulk, which eventually became a popular party game at law schools.. Fact: In 1994, if you had a time machine, you could have saved Nihal Abequa's life. Alas, time travel was still a work in progress..
• Headline: Historic Ferrari Auction Falls Short. Impact: The failure to sell this vintage Ferrari led to the creation of the world's first 'Car Therapy' sessions, where people could cry over their unfulfilled automotive dreams.. Fact: A Ferrari GTO is basically just a really expensive paperweight if no one wants to buy it. Who knew collectors could be so picky?.
• Headline: John V. Lindsay, Mayor and Maverick, Dies at 79. Impact: Lindsay's death sparked a renaissance of political mavericks, inspiring a generation of mayors to wear bow ties and ride unicycles to council meetings. Because why not?. Fact: John V. Lindsay served during a chaotic time in NYC; maybe he should have gotten a medal for surviving the '70s rather than just serving as mayor..
• Headline: THE 43rd PRESIDENT: THE PRESIDENT-ELECT; ALCOA'S CHAIRMAN IS NAMED BY BUSH TO TREASURY POST. Impact: This appointment inadvertently led to a nationwide obsession with aluminum foil hats, as conspiracy theorists believed the economy was being controlled by shiny kitchenware.. Fact: Choosing a treasury secretary from a company that makes aluminum cans? Clearly, this was the start of the 'more bling for your buck' economic strategy..