MARCH 15, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mother Culture Debate in Olmec Studies. Impact: If the Olmecs hadn't been labeled the 'mother culture,' we might all be worshipping a giant rubber duck instead of Mesoamerican pyramids. Imagine the Duck Gods of Veracruz!. Fact: Did you know that the Olmecs are often credited with inventing the concept of zero? So, if you ever feel like you're achieving nothing, just remember they were ahead of the curve!.
• Headline: Yes, It's a Lobster, and Yes, It's Blue. Impact: The existence of a blue lobster might have inspired ocean conservation efforts, leading to the creation of seafood restaurants that proudly serve 'not blue' lobster. Because who wants to eat a celebrity?. Fact: Did you know that blue lobsters are so rare that your chances of winning the lottery are better—unless you’re gambling with the seafood industry, then all bets are off!.
• Headline: Selig to Testify, but Players Still Resist. Impact: Selig's testimony could be seen as the moment baseball decided to take its dirty laundry public, leading to a series of scandals that made the sport more like a reality TV show than America's pastime. Tune in next week!. Fact: Fun fact: Bud Selig's tenure as commissioner was so controversial that it could have its own season on Netflix, complete with plot twists and cliffhangers. Who needs fictional drama?.