JUNE 26, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ryanair Reports Significant Profit Increase. Impact: Ryanair's sudden profit surge led to an exponential rise in budget airlines across Europe. This ultimately resulted in the modern-day phenomenon of travelers experiencing existential crises over whether to pay for extra legroom or just accept their fate in a plastic seat.. Fact: Ryanair's motto could easily be 'We charge you for everything but the headache!'.
• Headline: Global Penguin Populations Are at Risk. Impact: The warning about penguins sparked an unexpected global movement to save these tuxedoed birds. Ironically, this led to the rise of a new fashion trend: penguin-themed apparel, which has distinctly higher mortality rates than the actual penguins themselves.. Fact: Penguins are the only birds that can’t fly, but they sure can waddle their way into your heart – and possibly extinction..
• Headline: Yokohama and Continental Tire Joint Venture. Impact: Japan's tire venture partnered with Germany set off a chain reaction of global tire companies merging, leading to the creation of a secret society of tires that now runs the world – or at least makes sure we never run out of air.. Fact: Tires are the only thing keeping your car from becoming a glorified paperweight. So, thanks, Yokohama and Continental!.
• Headline: French Bank Deal Makes Government a Strong Player. Impact: The merger of French banks created a financial colossus that not only strengthened the government’s grip on the economy but also set off a wild trend of bureaucratic bank names that would make you believe they were all in a competition for the most convoluted title.. Fact: French banks are known for their elaborate names, which often sound like they should come with a side of escargot and a glass of overpriced wine..