MARCH 5, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Impact: The search for the ivory-billed woodpecker sparked a resurgence in birdwatching, leading to a significant increase in people wearing khaki shorts and binoculars, ultimately becoming the leading cause of fashion faux pas in the great outdoors.. Fact: Fun fact: The ivory-billed woodpecker was so elusive that it could probably win a game of hide-and-seek against a ninja..
• Headline: Tragic Raid in Afghanistan: Seven Lives Lost. Impact: These seven American soldiers' sacrifice became a rallying cry for anti-war movements, leading to countless debates over the ethics of warfare and the inevitable rise of Twitter arguments about geopolitics between people who can't locate Afghanistan on a map.. Fact: It's a harsh reality, but wars often involve real people making real sacrifices, while the rest of us are just trying to decide what to binge-watch next..
• Headline: High Court In New Jersey Strictly Limits Auto Searches. Impact: The New Jersey Supreme Court's ruling on auto searches triggered a wave of new guidelines that made police officers' lives immensely more complicated, leading to the invention of the 'How to Ask for Consent Without Sounding Creepy' handbook.. Fact: They say knowledge is power, but apparently, knowing your rights in New Jersey is also a great way to avoid getting pulled over for having an air freshener hanging from your rearview mirror..