MAY 3, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Yankees Outlast A's in Key Victory. Impact: This victory set off a chain reaction where every baseball fan since has believed that patience at the plate is the secret to success, leading to countless hours of staring at the TV in utter silence.. Fact: Did you know that in baseball, patience is a virtue, but watching your team lose is a full-time job? Welcome to the club!.
• Headline: A New Day at the Races in Hollywood. Impact: The success of 'Seabiscuit' at the box office not only revived interest in horse racing but also led to an influx of Hollywood types who now think they can turn anything—yes, even your grandma's knitting club—into a blockbuster.. Fact: Did you know that horse racing and Hollywood share a deep bond? Both can be equally dramatic, with just as many ups and downs—just ask the horses… or the directors!.
• Headline: Yogurt Makers Shrink the Cup, Trying to Turn Less Into More. Impact: The trend of shrinking yogurt cups while maintaining prices eventually prompted a revolution in consumer skepticism, leading to widespread distrust of food packaging that continues to this day. Thanks for the complex relationship with dairy!. Fact: Did you know that yogurt containers have become the ultimate magician? Now you see it, now you don’t—and you still pay the same price! Ta-da!.