DECEMBER 11, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Baseball Winter Meetings 2003 Hot Signings. Impact: The frenzy of spending during these winter meetings laid the groundwork for today's absurd player contracts, where a single athlete can earn more in a season than some countries' GDP. Who knew baseball could double as an economic indicator?. Fact: Back then, you could buy a player for a few million bucks—now, you're lucky if you can get a decent hot dog at the game for that price!.
• Headline: Concerns Grow Over Anthrax Vaccine Development. Impact: The government’s struggle with the anthrax vaccine led to an increased mistrust in public health initiatives, making people question everything from vaccines to the efficacy of hand sanitizer. Who knew a little germ would cause such a ruckus?. Fact: At the time, the anthrax scare made people stockpile toilet paper instead of vaccines. Talk about misdirected priorities!.
• Headline: At the Food Co-op, Accused of a Little Too Much Cooperation. Impact: This little scandal at the food co-op introduced the world to the concept of 'cooperative anxiety,' where people are now afraid to volunteer for anything, lest they be accused of not doing their fair share. Thanks, Park Slope!. Fact: In a place where everyone’s supposed to be working together, it turns out that even food co-ops can bring out the worst in people. Who knew sharing kale could be so contentious?.