OCTOBER 24, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Secrets of Illycaffe Unveiled. Impact: R W Apple Jr. discovering the perfect espresso led to a global caffeine revolution, resulting in millions of people becoming dangerously addicted to coffee, while simultaneously believing they could speak Italian after one cup.. Fact: The phrase 'La Dolce Vita' translates to 'The Sweet Life,' but you should see how bitter people get when they can't find a good espresso!.
• Headline: New Urgency on Anthrax, Bombs and Blunders, the Ripple Effect. Impact: The anthrax scare caused the government to invest in biosecurity measures that eventually led to the creation of a bureaucracy so large it could rival the federal budget, proving that fear is often more profitable than action.. Fact: Anthrax has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. So, technically, those who panic over it are just facing their prehistoric fears!.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Europe: France: Le Monde To Sell Shares. Impact: Le Monde going public opened the floodgates for other newspapers to chase profits over journalistic integrity, leading to a future where 'fake news' became a term we all cringe at—thanks, capitalism!. Fact: Le Monde's decision to go public made headlines, but it didn’t help that public opinion about newspapers dropped faster than their stock prices!.