MAY 25, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: London Stock Exchange Goes Public in July. Impact: When the London Stock Exchange decided to go public, it inadvertently triggered a chain reaction of stock exchanges worldwide trying to outdo each other. Fast forward a few decades and we now have exchanges that offer stock in everything from artisanal cheese to virtual real estate in the metaverse. Because why shouldn't you be able to invest in a digital plot of land next to a pixelated unicorn?. Fact: Fun fact: The London Stock Exchange is older than your great-great-grandparents. It has survived wars, crashes, and even bad fashion trends—unlike some of its more colorful competitors..
• Headline: Giuliani's Divorce Impacts First Lady Role. Impact: Giuliani sidelining his wife as First Lady paved the way for future political spouses to either embrace or completely shun their roles. Now, we have a world where spouses can either stand by their partners or take the chance to write a bestselling memoir about the experience—because who doesn’t love a good scandal?. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the phrase 'It's not personal, it's just business' is often used right before a spouse is publicly sidelined? It’s practically a rite of passage!.
• Headline: Big Dutch Insurer Sizes Up Potential Takeovers. Impact: ING's pursuit of U.S. takeover targets began a trend of European companies trying to become Americanized, leading to the unfortunate phenomenon of Americanizing even the most un-American things, like soccer, tea, and even our beloved bacon—did someone say a bacon-flavored energy drink?. Fact: In a fun twist, many believe that when companies go international, they should also adopt international standards for bacon. Spoiler: They don’t. But they do make a killer breakfast burrito..
• Headline: The Big City; A Lesson In Conserving For Redford. Impact: Redford's conservation push was met with skepticism, creating an era where celebrity opinions began to divide public sentiment. Now, you can’t scroll through social media without a celebrity trying to sell you on their latest eco-friendly coffee brand—or lamenting the decline of organic kale.. Fact: Did you know that celebrities talking about conservation often leads to more Instagram posts than actual changes? But hey, those selfies in front of wind turbines are worth something, right?.