JANUARY 9, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vikings Prepare for NFC Championship Showdown. Impact: The Vikings' relentless pursuit of glory led to a chain reaction resulting in countless generations of fans donning purple and gold, creating a bizarre culture of heartache and hope that transcends time. Who knew that one championship run could alter the course of snack food sales in Minnesota forever?. Fact: Did you know that the Vikings have made it to the Super Bowl four times? Spoiler alert: they lost every time. Talk about commitment to disappointment!.
• Headline: Clinton Forest Chief Protects Old-Growth Trees. Impact: The decision to protect old-growth forests sparked a global movement, leading to the rise of hipster lumberjacks who now only cut down trees that are too mainstream. Thanks, Mike Dombeck, for ensuring there's still something left to Instagram!. Fact: Fun fact: Old-growth trees can live for over a thousand years. So basically, they have seen more of human history than most of us can even comprehend. Sorry, what was that about cutting them down?.
• Headline: Faces Turn Red Over Bilbao Blemishes. Impact: The Guggenheim's discolored patches became a symbol of modern art's struggle with maintenance, ultimately inspiring a movement where artists began to intentionally create works that looked like they hadn't been cleaned in decades. Truly the pinnacle of artistic irony!. Fact: Frank Gehry once said, 'It’s not about the building; it’s about how it makes you feel.' Clearly, he didn't mean 'like you need a pressure washer.'.