DECEMBER 13, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Citizen Science: Counting Birds Together. Impact: By encouraging amateur birdwatching, this event inadvertently led to the rise of hipster ornithologists who now sip overpriced coffee while discussing the migratory patterns of rare birds, thus giving rise to a subculture that thinks they're better than you.. Fact: Did you know that birds have been known to occasionally migrate to places where they can find better Wi-Fi? True story..
• Headline: Children's Perspectives on Conflict. Impact: This documentary sparked a chain reaction of intense debates that led to countless dinner table arguments, proving that nothing unites people quite like a good old-fashioned, unresolved geopolitical conflict.. Fact: Did you know that children often have a better grasp of the complexities of international relations than your average political pundit? Just ask them!.
• Headline: Insights into the War on Terrorism. Impact: The ongoing hunt for bin Laden created an entire generation of conspiracy theorists who now believe he’s living in a secret bunker in Area 51 with Elvis, proving once again that truth is stranger than fiction.. Fact: Did you know that the B-1B bomber crash led to the creation of a new breed of daredevil pilots who think flying into combat zones is just a really intense game of tag?.
• Headline: Jai Alai Retires From Connecticut; Sport's Fans, Most Elderly, Lament. Impact: The retirement of Jai Alai in Connecticut sent shockwaves through the elderly community, leading to a nationwide shortage of bingo players who now find themselves with too much free time and nowhere to channel their competitive spirit.. Fact: Did you know that Jai Alai is often referred to as the sport of kings? Which is ironic, because the only kings involved are the ones who can't find any other way to pass the time..