FEBRUARY 25, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Olympic Hockey Showdown: USA vs Canada. Impact: If Canada hadn't won that gold, we might have never seen the rise of Canadian pride in hockey. Who knows? Maybe igloos would now be the main tourist attraction instead of poutine and hockey jerseys!. Fact: Did you know that hockey players have a special handshake? It's called a 'slapshot hug'. Okay, I made that up, but it sounds cooler than 'we just play nice'..
• Headline: Historic Medal Count at Winter Olympics. Impact: The avalanche of medals inspired an entire generation of couch potatoes to dream of Olympic glory. Now they just need to invent a sport that requires more remote control skills.. Fact: 34 medals? That's just one shy of the number of times I’ve had to explain to people that curling is, in fact, a sport and not just a way to clean your floors..
• Headline: Canada Triumphs in Historic Hockey Victory. Impact: Canada's hockey victory sparked a national identity crisis in the U.S., leading to a massive spike in American flag merchandise. Nothing says 'we're still number one' like a flag-themed headband.. Fact: Canada winning gold in hockey is like the underdog finally getting a chance to shine... right before they return to their natural state of apologizing for winning..
• Headline: Operation on Fetus's Heart Valve Called a 'Science Fiction' Success. Impact: This groundbreaking surgery may well be the start of a series of 'fetal fix-it' clinics, leading to a world where parents could get their kids 'fine-tuned' before they even hit the playground.. Fact: Surgeons performing a heart operation on a fetus? Talk about getting a head start on life. Next thing you know, they'll be offering prenatal tutoring!.