MAY 2, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kerry's Campaign Struggles for Direction. Impact: Kerry's struggle to find a campaign theme eventually led to the invention of the 'political campaign bingo card,' which has since become a staple at all political gatherings. Who knew playing games could replace actual policy discussions?. Fact: Did you know that political campaigns are just like high school prom? Everyone's scrambling to find a date, and the decorations are always cheesy..
• Headline: At Last, 9/11 Has Its Own Musical. Impact: The revival of the musical about 9/11 inspired a whole new genre of 'tragedy musicals,' resulting in a bizarre Broadway trend where every historical disaster gets a catchy tune. 'Titanic: The Musical' is still a hit, though the ship's fate remains unchanged.. Fact: Did you know that musicals based on tragedies are like the popcorn of Broadway? You know it's bad for you, but you can't help but keep coming back for more..
• Headline: OFFICER SUGGESTS IRAQI JAIL ABUSE WAS ENCOURAGED. Impact: The revelations of abuse at Abu Ghraib led to significant changes in military training and oversight, rippling through time to influence policies on human rights and military ethics. The scandal may have also inadvertently helped the rise of the 'Do Not Disturb' sign in hotels.. Fact: Did you know that the Abu Ghraib scandal forced the military to adopt stricter accountability measures? Sometimes, it takes a scandal to remind people that being humane should be a standard operating procedure, not an afterthought..