SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chalabi's Shift in Postwar Iraq Politics. Impact: Chalabi's shift created a rift that led to years of political chess, where every move was scrutinized and misinterpreted, ultimately resulting in an entire generation of people confused about Iraq's political landscape. Thanks, Ahmad!. Fact: Fun fact: Chalabi once played a key role in convincing the U.S. to invade Iraq, proving that sometimes, having a good pitch can lead to catastrophic results..
• Headline: Trendy In-Flight Picnics Take Off. Impact: The rise of elaborate in-flight picnics led to the introduction of TSA food inspectors, who now have the privilege of sniffing your homemade potato salad for explosives—an unexpected career path for many.. Fact: Did you know that before this trend, the most elaborate thing passengers brought on board was their unrealistic expectation for legroom?.
• Headline: JetBlue Target Of Inquiries By 2 Agencies. Impact: JetBlue's little scandal opened the floodgates for all airlines to reconsider their privacy policies, leading to a world where you might have a better chance of keeping your secrets from your spouse than from your airline.. Fact: Did you know that JetBlue's motto is 'You Above All'? Apparently, that also includes your travel history—convenient, right?.
• Headline: Energy of Africa Draws the Eyes of Houston. Impact: Houston's interest in Africa's energy resources led to a series of awkward corporate meetings, where executives tried to pronounce 'Niger' without causing a geopolitical incident. Spoiler: They failed.. Fact: Did you know that Africa is not just a continent full of energy resources, but also a place where many people have no idea what Houston is? They probably think it's just another oil rig..