MAY 12, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Domingo Tackles Cyrano at the Met. Impact: Domingo's challenge as Cyrano likely inspired a flurry of overzealous opera productions, resulting in a surge of dramatic performances that have left audiences wondering if they should have just stuck to watching reality TV instead.. Fact: Did you know Placido Domingo has tackled over 150 roles? And yet, he still hasn't tackled the role of a normal person waiting for the microwave to beep..
• Headline: The Machines of Politics, Well Greased. Impact: The selection of new voting machines in New York was a pivotal moment, as it led to a decade-long debate over technology in politics. This left citizens wondering if their votes actually counted or if they were just playing a game of 'who can press buttons the fastest.'. Fact: Did you know that New York’s voting machines are so advanced, they might actually be able to calculate how many people are just there for the free snacks at polling stations?.
• Headline: The Cellphone That Does Everything Imaginable, at Least Sort Of. Impact: Samsung's MM-A800 cellphone was a harbinger of the smartphone age, creating a ripple effect that led to humanity being forever distracted by shiny screens—because why experience life when you can just document it?. Fact: Did you know that the MM-A800 can do everything but make you a decent human being? But hey, at least it can transcribe your excuses for being late!.