NOVEMBER 1, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Olympic Bid Strategies: NYC vs. San Francisco. Impact: If New York or San Francisco had won the 2012 Olympic bid, we might have seen a sudden spike in hipster athletes and artisanal sports. Imagine a decathlon where every event involves craft beer tasting—gold medals awarded for the best Instagram stories.. Fact: Fun fact: The Olympic Committee often says 'no' to cities that don't read the fine print. You know, the part that says they can't build a roller coaster in the middle of the stadium..
• Headline: China Telecom's I.P.O. Delay Explained. Impact: By postponing this IPO, China Telecom potentially altered the path of tech investments, leading to a future where some tech startups in China are actually funded by selling artisanal tea instead of tech stocks. Who knew the next big thing would be a tea app?. Fact: Did you know that in China, postponing an IPO is like a bad breakup? It’s awkward, and everyone’s left wondering what went wrong..
• Headline: Exploring 'Hollywood Arms': A Tragic Tale. Impact: If Hollywood Arms had been a blockbuster, we might have seen a wave of autobiographical plays about the struggles of people's childhoods. Cue the flood of sad puppets and tragic sock puppets trying to get Oscar nominations.. Fact: Carol Burnett co-writing a play is like finding out your grandma is a secret rock star. You just never know the depths of their talent until they reveal it..
• Headline: Qaeda Uses Teeming Karachi As New Base, Pakistanis Say. Impact: Al Qaeda's choice of Karachi as a base might have inadvertently inspired a wave of urban fantasy novels where terrorists have to deal with local bureaucracy—imagine trying to hide from the cops while also dealing with the local council about zoning laws.. Fact: Did you know that Karachi is known for its spicy street food? Who knows, maybe Al Qaeda was just looking for an upgrade in their takeout options while plotting world domination..