JULY 15, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Boating Collision in Queens Bay. Impact: If John and George hadn't taken that fateful boat trip, perhaps a new trend in boating safety would have emerged sooner. Or maybe we’d all still be sailing around like it’s the 1800s. Thanks, Robert Arnold, for making history take a detour into the realm of 'What Not to Do.'. Fact: Did you know that boating under the influence is still a thing? Because apparently, some people think they can navigate the high seas just as well as they can navigate a bar's drink menu..
• Headline: New Orleans' Civic Pride in Sweat. Impact: The outrage over Old Spice's ranking could lead to an unexpected New Orleans tourism boom, where 'sweaty' becomes a badge of honor. Soon, sweat-scented souvenirs might become the new thing—just what every tourist needs!. Fact: Did you know that New Orleans is known for its humidity? It's like the city decided to embrace its swampy nature, one bead of sweat at a time. Welcome to the Big Easy, where the only thing thicker than the air is the pride!.
• Headline: National Geographic's First Film Sets Sail. Impact: K-19 could have sparked a whole genre of films about near-catastrophic historical events, leading to an endless supply of movies featuring Harrison Ford narrowly escaping disasters. Because who wouldn't want to watch him save the world every week?. Fact: Did you know that Harrison Ford once had a real job as a carpenter? Guess he figured he’d build a better career dodging nuclear meltdowns instead of cabinets!.
• Headline: For a Change, Ordóñez Sees The Ball Hop In His Favor. Impact: The Mets' victory might have sent shockwaves through the baseball world, leading to a decade of intense rivalry with the Phillies. Or, it could just be another day where they managed to not trip over their own bats.. Fact: Did you know that the Mets are known for their unpredictable performance? It’s like they’re the baseball equivalent of a soap opera—dramatic, full of twists, and sometimes completely nonsensical!.
• Headline: Musical Drama on a Story Sacred to Shiite Muslims. Impact: The exposure of Ta'siyeh of Hor could have opened the floodgates for more cultural exchanges, leading to a future where every musical drama is a mashup of different traditions. Imagine a Bollywood-Western fusion next!. Fact: Did you know that musical dramas can be a way to connect deeply with culture? Just imagine if we tried that with reality TV—'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' as an opera. Now that’s a tragedy!.