DECEMBER 20, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tom Coughlin's Coaching Philosophy. Impact: If Tom Coughlin had been a little more lenient, the Giants might have won fewer Super Bowls, leading to a butterfly effect where Eli Manning becomes a mediocre backup somewhere in the league, possibly affecting the whole draft strategy for years to come. Thanks, Coughlin!. Fact: Did you know that Tom Coughlin's coaching style was so strict that he made the Marines look like kindergarten teachers? Just kidding, but I wouldn't be surprised!.
• Headline: Nets Secure Victory Over Wizards. Impact: The Nets' victory over the Wizards sparked a series of events that led to a decade of mediocre basketball in New Jersey, which in turn inspired an entire generation to pick up knitting instead of sports. Who knew basketball could lead to a rise in craft hobbies?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the Nets were truly relevant, they were still based in New Jersey. Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Retaliation Risks Over Iraq Reconstruction Contracts. Impact: This headline set off an international game of economic 'hot potato,' where countries scrambled to avoid being the last one standing with bad contracts. It eventually led to the creation of the 'Global Excluded Countries Club,' where the only requirement is to complain about America.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. limiting bids on Iraq contracts was like saying, 'You can't play in my sandbox unless you bring the best shovels!'? Spoiler: Everyone brought their own shovels anyway!.
• Headline: A Skyscraper Has a Chance To Be Nobler. Impact: Herbert Muschamp's appraisal of the Freedom Tower led to a national obsession with architecture that caused a brief spike in hipster baristas pretending to be architects, ultimately resulting in a new trend of coffee shops that look like they belong in a museum.. Fact: Did you know that the Freedom Tower was originally meant to symbolize hope? Instead, it became a symbol of countless architectural debates that went on longer than most sitcoms!.