FEBRUARY 10, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Thrilling Overtime Victory for Lakers. Impact: This nail-biting overtime loss for the Nets inadvertently led to an uptick in motivational posters featuring phrases like 'If at first you don't succeed, blame the refs and try again.' The Lakers’ victory, however, sparked an entire season of ‘We’ll get them next time’ quotes.. Fact: Did you know that the Lakers’ victory was so close that some fans had to check their heart rates? Maybe the real MVP was the emergency room staff on call..
• Headline: Disney's Behind-the-Scenes Power Struggles. Impact: The book's revelations about Disney's inner workings led to a surge in conspiracy theories, including the idea that Mickey Mouse was secretly running for president. Spoiler alert: he still hasn’t made it past the primaries.. Fact: Did you know that Disney's hidden secrets were so shocking that some fans started calling for a ‘Mickey Mouse Audit’? The irony was lost on no one..
• Headline: Sudden Stress Breaks Hearts, a Report Says. Impact: The discovery of the heart failure syndrome linked to stress may have inadvertently led to a rise in demand for stress balls and emotional support llamas. Just think, if only we had known earlier, we could have saved countless hearts with a simple squeeze.. Fact: Did you know that stress can literally break your heart? Maybe that's why my last relationship ended so dramatically..