SEPTEMBER 1, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Interpretations of Beethoven Concertos. Impact: Little did they know, this collaboration would lead to the eventual formation of a secret society of classical musicians who would meet in underground basements to play forbidden concertos. Beethoven would be proud, or horrified, depending on the day.. Fact: Did you know that Beethoven was actually a huge fan of interpretive dance? Too bad no one took him seriously..
• Headline: Children's Mental Health Crisis Exposed. Impact: The poor conditions revealed in this report sparked a nationwide movement that inadvertently led to the birth of the 'Kids Deserve Better' ice cream truck, which became a pop culture phenomenon, serving ice cream while raising awareness about mental health. Because nothing says 'serious issue' like sprinkles.. Fact: Did you know that ice cream was once considered a health food? Welcome to the 1800s, where a scoop of vanilla was like a modern-day therapy session..
• Headline: 30th Telluride Film Festival Reflection. Impact: The passing of cinematic torches at Telluride led to an unexpected resurgence of silent films, as younger filmmakers decided that less dialogue meant less chance of being criticized. Who knew that nostalgia would come back to bite us?. Fact: Did you know that the first film ever made was just a man sneezing? Talk about a box office flop, yet here we are, still sneezing at the cinema..
• Headline: Iraqi Shiites Flex Muscle Even as They Mourn. Impact: The funeral procession for Ayatollah Muhammad Bakr al-Hakim ignited a series of events that led to the unexpected rise of 'Mourning Mondays,' where people would gather to share their grief and inadvertently create a trend in emotional marketing. Who knew crying could be so profitable?. Fact: Did you know that mourning in ancient cultures often involved elaborate rituals? Talk about a dedication to the art of sadness..