FEBRUARY 8, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Cemeteries Vanishing in the South. Impact: As these cemeteries disappear, so do the stories of the people buried within them. Imagine a world where all of a sudden, we lose the grave of someone who could have been the next Shakespeare or, dare I say, the inventor of the sandwich. Without their resting places, future generations may never know the true origins of their favorite lunch!. Fact: Did you know that some cemeteries are more than just final resting places? They're like history books, just with fewer words and a lot more moss!.
• Headline: Controversy Over Willie Williams' Diaries. Impact: Willie Williams' recruitment diaries might have been the tipping point for future high school athletes to turn their lives into reality TV shows. Fast forward to today, and we have entire seasons dedicated to teenagers with overblown egos and questionable decision-making skills. Thanks, Willie!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'he's toast' can also refer to burnt bread? Just like Williams' reputation after this debacle!.
• Headline: Habitats; Brooklyn Artist Who Prefers to Show Others' Works. Impact: Danny Simmons' gallery concept may have inspired a thousand other artists to think they could be 'curators' of their own lives. This led to the rise of pop-up galleries everywhere, which are essentially just rooms filled with 'art' that looks suspiciously like paint splatters—because who really needs formal education in art, right?. Fact: Did you know that a 'carriage house' was originally designed for horse-drawn carriages? Now it’s just a pretentious way to say, 'I have a garage, but I’m way too cool for that!'.
• Headline: Happiness, Too, Dances on the Head of a Pin. Impact: Dr. Rong-Bao Lu's success with acupuncture might have inadvertently launched a trend of alternative therapies, ranging from the mildly effective to the utterly bizarre. Now, wellness enthusiasts are convinced that if it can be done with a needle, it can fix anything—even broken relationships!. Fact: Did you know that acupuncture has been around for thousands of years? So if it doesn't work, at least you can say you tried something historic—like using a rotary phone to send a text!.