MARCH 15, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Japan's Fiction Finds New American Audience. Impact: Japan's pop culture renaissance sparked a global obsession with anime, sushi, and karaoke, leading to countless regrettable karaoke nights and poorly pronounced Japanese words. Thanks to this, we now have a generation who can recite anime quotes but struggle to find Japan on a map.. Fact: Fun fact: The first time someone tried to explain anime to an unsuspecting parent, a new dimension of awkwardness was created..
• Headline: Challenging Good Cholesterol Myths. Impact: The questioning of 'good' cholesterol led to more people eating bacon with reckless abandon, believing they're in the clear. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry chuckled, knowing they could still market statins to the confused masses. Thanks, science!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more confusing than cholesterol levels is trying to explain to your grandma why her 'good' butter is now 'bad'?.
• Headline: G.I. Toll Is Rising as Insurgents Try Wilier Bombs and Tactics. Impact: The rising toll of G.I. casualties showcased the escalating complexities of modern warfare, which inevitably led to endless debates about military strategy and a lot of armchair generals who had never seen the inside of a combat zone. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing rising faster than G.I. casualties is the number of hashtags about 'supporting our troops' while sitting comfortably on the couch?.
• Headline: N.C.A.A. | Selection Day; AROUND THE REGIONALS. Impact: Selection Day is a reminder that hope springs eternal during March Madness, as millions fill out brackets only to watch their dreams shatter more spectacularly than any glass ceiling. Who knew a bunch of college kids could ruin your office pool?. Fact: Did you know that 90% of people filling out NCAA brackets have no idea what they're doing? Yet somehow, they still believe they could have been the next great sports analyst..