JUNE 11, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: AOL Time Warner's Media Revolution. Impact: The digital smorgasbord led to the rise of binge-watching, which in turn caused humanity to forget what daylight looks like. Thanks, AOL Time Warner, for ushering in the era of 'I'll just watch one more episode' and a national aversion to sunlight.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'smorgasbord' actually means 'buffet' in Swedish? So basically, they were just planning a really fancy way for you to consume media like you would a plate of meatballs and pickled herring. Yum?.
• Headline: Kuerten's Historic French Open Victory. Impact: Kuerten's victory inspired a generation of tennis players to rethink their fashion choices, leading to a brief trend of wearing brightly colored shorts. This eventually resulted in a global shortage of tasteful clothing in sports.. Fact: Did you know that Gustavo Kuerten is often referred to as 'Guga'? Because nothing says champion quite like a nickname that sounds like a toddler's first word..
• Headline: A Parade With Pride And Police. Impact: The Puerto Rican Day parade not only showcased pride but also sparked an influx of tourists who thought they were attending a 'food festival' due to the overwhelming presence of food vendors. New York’s economy thanks you for the confusion.. Fact: Did you know that the Puerto Rican Day Parade has been happening since 1958? That's right, it’s older than most of the people trying to figure out where to get the best empanada in the city!.