NOVEMBER 10, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Challenges of Digital Preservation. Impact: The struggle to preserve digital memories led to the rise of conspiracy theorists insisting that if we don't archive everything properly, the internet will be a blank slate where only cat videos survive. Thanks, Library of Congress!. Fact: Did you know that the first digital photo was taken in 1957? Too bad it’s probably long gone because someone forgot to hit 'save'..
• Headline: Brazil's Itau Bank Sees Profit Surge. Impact: This minor increase in profit might have set off a chain reaction leading to a series of questionable business decisions that ultimately resulted in the invention of overpriced avocado toast. Thanks a lot, Banco Itau!. Fact: Did you know 'real' money is just a social construct? So, enjoy your 920 million reais worth of imaginary wealth!.
• Headline: Quincy Carter Takes the Helm for Jets. Impact: Quincy Carter's return to the starting lineup sparked a nationwide debate on whether throwing a football is more effective than throwing a tantrum. Spoiler: it isn’t.. Fact: Did you know that Quincy Carter was the first quarterback to bring a whole new meaning to the term 'Carter era'? No? Well, neither did anyone else..
• Headline: Clemens May Take His 7 Cy Youngs and Go Home. Impact: Clemens' potential retirement marked the beginning of countless debates about whether or not we should let athletes retire gracefully or force them to keep playing until they’re literally falling apart.. Fact: Did you know that winning seven Cy Young awards is like winning the lottery? Except instead of money, you just get more stress and a really heavy trophy case..