JANUARY 6, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring The Havana Room's Dark Themes. Impact: This 'ordinary guy' somehow triggered a chain of events leading to the creation of a new reality show: 'Underbelly Adventures.' Who knew a simple fall could inspire a generation of thrill-seekers to explore urban decay? Thanks, guy!. Fact: Did you know that before this guy's great fall, the city's underbelly was just a boring place for rats and lost keys? Now it's a tourist attraction!.
• Headline: Reliving 9/11, With Fire as Teacher. Impact: Revisiting the horrors of 9/11 for research purposes might have inadvertently created a generation obsessed with disaster documentaries. Who knew tragedy could be such a ratings goldmine?. Fact: Did you know that the World Trade Center fire simulation was so intense, it inspired multiple fire safety regulations? That's right, a tragedy led to some serious 'safety first' vibes..
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Asia: China: Panel Approves Duties On Pigment. Impact: The antidumping duties on pigments could lead to a global paint shortage, causing artists to lose their minds—literally. Watch out for the next Picasso gone rogue!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more colorful than the pigments in question is the debate over trade duties? It's like a rainbow, but with more arguing..