JANUARY 13, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Changing Faces of East Side High-Rises. Impact: The shift in the demographics of these apartments led to an unexpected rise in the popularity of knitting clubs, which eventually became the go-to place for future tech moguls to find their life partners. Who knew that a high-rise in Manhattan would serve as the Cupid of the 21st century?. Fact: This building became so trendy that even pigeons started applying to move in. They were particularly drawn to the 'professional' vibe..
• Headline: Kwan, Cohen and Hughes Secure Spots on the Olympic Team. Impact: The success of Kwan, Cohen, and Hughes inspired a new generation of figure skaters, many of whom believed they could win gold medals without ever having to skate. Turns out, they were just really good at TikTok dances on ice.. Fact: Michelle Kwan's dedication to the sport was so intense that she once skated to the grocery store – all while maintaining perfect form, of course..
• Headline: The World: School for Scandal; Trying To Pass Damage Control 101. Impact: The Bush administration's scandal was a precursor to today's reality of political transparency, where scandals seem to be the norm and not the exception. It set the bar for future politicians to invent even more creative ways to dodge accountability. Bravo!. Fact: The scandal involving Enron was so complex that even the conspiracy theorists were like, 'Whoa, dude, chill. We can’t keep up with that level of deceit.'.