FEBRUARY 29, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kerry's Yale Classmate Connections. Impact: John Kerry's 'band of brothers' from Yale set off a chain reaction of alumni reunions that eventually led to the creation of the world's most boring reality TV show: 'Yale Alumni: The Reunion.' Spoiler alert: no one got a rose.. Fact: Yale's class of '66 is known for having produced several politicians. Apparently, they also produced a lot of people who enjoy reminiscing about their glory days over lukewarm coffee..
• Headline: Cultural Landmarks Conference Next Weekend. Impact: The cultural conference set for next weekend was so groundbreaking that it led to the establishment of a new holiday: 'Cultural Landmark Appreciation Day.' People now celebrate by staring at buildings and wondering why they matter.. Fact: Hi was once declared the most confusing greeting in the world, mostly because no one knew how to respond and it led to awkward silences everywhere..
• Headline: Woods Sees Opportunity And Pounces With Putter. Impact: Tiger Woods' victory sent shockwaves through the golfing world, inspiring millions to take up the sport. This inadvertently led to a global shortage of golf balls, which became a delicacy in some countries. Who knew golf could be so impactful?. Fact: Tiger Woods is often considered the greatest golfer of all time, but did you know he can also make a mean breakfast pancake? Just don't ask him for syrup..
• Headline: Web of Friends and Business Blurs Stewart's Glossy Image. Impact: Martha Stewart's trial opened a Pandora's box of social media influencers, leading to the rise of people who think posting pictures of their breakfast qualifies them as business moguls. Thanks, Martha, for paving the way for avocado toast influencers everywhere!. Fact: Martha Stewart once hosted a live television show from prison. Her ratings were through the roof—who knew felons could be so entertaining?.