APRIL 6, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: South Korea's Currency Support Initiative. Impact: The Bank of Korea's decision to dip into reserves sent shockwaves through global markets, eventually leading to a world where financial analysts are treated like rock stars. Who knew currency could be so sexy?. Fact: Did you know that in 1998, the only thing more unstable than the Korean won was the popularity of boy bands? Talk about a crash!.
• Headline: Brazil Scrambles for More Energy. Impact: Brazil's energy scramble led to a future where every household has a mini-solar panel that doubles as a disco ball. Because who doesn't want to dance while waiting for the lights to come back on?. Fact: Did you know that Brazil's attempts to harness energy have led to more energy drinks being consumed than actual energy produced? The real power source is caffeine!.
• Headline: Sports of The Times; Grand Slam? No, Anything But That. Impact: Tiger Woods' performance (or lack thereof) at the Masters caused a chain reaction that resulted in overzealous golf parents training their kids to swing before they could walk. Golfing prodigies were born, but so were a lot of therapy bills.. Fact: Did you know that the odds of hitting a hole-in-one are about the same as becoming a professional golfer? So keep dreaming, kid!.