APRIL 13, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bush Administration Faces Mideast Crisis. Impact: This confrontation led to an endless loop of peace talks that made Groundhog Day feel like a short film. Each time a leader met with Arafat, a new task force was formed, resulting in an infinite cycle of meetings that could have been more productive if they'd just played charades.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'meeting for peace' was coined around this time, but it quickly became a euphemism for 'let's sit in a room and ignore the actual problems.'.
• Headline: Vendor Reclaims Cart After Legal Battle. Impact: This incident sparked a nationwide movement for food cart rights, eventually leading to the establishment of the 'National Hot Dog Day,' where people are encouraged to celebrate by eating overpriced hot dogs in overpriced cities.. Fact: Did you know that hot dog carts are often seen as the last bastion of true American culinary art? Because nothing says gourmet like a questionable meat tube on a bun!.
• Headline: Tax Proposal In New Jersey Has Businesses Up in Arms. Impact: This tax proposal led to a mass exodus of businesses from New Jersey, causing a statewide shortage of bagels and pizza, which was later dubbed the 'Great New Jersey Bagel Crisis' of 2003.. Fact: Did you know that New Jersey has more diners per capita than any other state? Maybe if they spent less time on taxes and more time on cheesesteaks, they'd be happier!.