MAY 13, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Trade Deficit Hits $46 Billion. Impact: The widening trade gap led to a national obsession with oil dependency, which ultimately inspired countless conspiracy theories about aliens controlling oil prices. Thanks, aliens.. Fact: Fun fact: This trade gap was so big, it could probably house a small country—or at least a very large fast-food franchise..
• Headline: The Open House: Mobs and The City. Impact: This open house debacle highlighted the importance of communication between real estate agents and building superintendents, eventually leading to a worldwide real estate boom fueled by misunderstandings. Who knew confusion could be so lucrative?. Fact: Did you know that real estate tours often involve more drama than actual soap operas? Eileen could have easily pitched her day as a reality show..
• Headline: Afghanistan Still Stirs A Housewife. Impact: The play's exploration of Afghanistan stirred discussions that would ripple through Western perceptions of foreign conflicts, leading to countless dinner conversations that would make everyone uncomfortable. Thanks, Tony Kushner.. Fact: Did you know that 'Homebody/Kabul' was so impactful that it turned casual theatergoers into amateur geopolitical analysts? Who knew drama could lead to so much awkward small talk?.