SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

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• Headline: Pigeons' Tribute Turns Into Chaos. Impact: The pigeon disaster at the 9/11 ceremony not only raised eyebrows but also led to a new movement: 'Pigeon Rights'. This bizarre twist in avian advocacy somehow convinced people that pigeons had a say in commemorating human events. Who knew birds had opinions?. Fact: Did you know that after this incident, pigeon therapy became a thing? Because nothing says 'healing' like a bird that just crashed into your window!.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Australia: Stricter Accounting Rules. Impact: Stricter accounting rules in Australia made accountants the new rock stars of the corporate world, complete with sunglasses and groupies. It also paved the way for memes about auditors being 'the true heroes' after the corporate crashes of the early 2000s.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more thrilling than a corporate audit is watching paint dry? Spoiler alert: both are equally riveting!.
• Headline: It's Hotter in New York Than in Miami. Impact: Herman Edwards' fiery speech was actually the catalyst for a new motivational speaking genre: 'Anger Management for Coaches'. His rant inspired countless others to channel their frustrations into motivational quotes that would later be printed on Instagram-worthy backgrounds.. Fact: Did you know that after this speech, the Jets' team motto became 'We may lose, but at least we're passionate about it', which is basically the motto of every New Yorker ever?.