JUNE 25, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Parents Challenge Vaccine Myths on Autism. Impact: If only parents had spent more time arguing about the merits of gluten-free diets instead of vaccines, we might have discovered the cure for autism in avocado toast by now.. Fact: The anti-vaccine movement gained enough momentum that it inadvertently led to a rise in interest for homeopathy and essential oils. Because nothing says 'science' like rubbing lavender on your forehead..
• Headline: Mets Make a Statement at Yankee Stadium. Impact: The Mets' momentary success inspired a series of motivational speeches across the nation, leading to an unforeseen boom in mediocre sports teams claiming they, too, are the 'New Something'.. Fact: The term 'under .500' actually refers to how many fans show up to watch the Mets play. It's an incredibly accurate gauge of enthusiasm..
• Headline: The Infamous Nostrand Avenue Heist. Impact: This incident sparked an underground movement of apartment dwellers who believe communal living is the key to happiness—except when it comes to paying rent, of course.. Fact: The apartment at 2978 Nostrand Avenue became a tourist attraction for those curious about the world's largest group of kleptomaniacs. Spoiler: they didn't leave anything behind..
• Headline: The Little School That Could, With a Patron's Help. Impact: The successes at this school inspired a wave of 'micromanaging principals' who now think they can save education by simply working themselves to exhaustion—because that’s what kids need, right? A tired principal?. Fact: Rumor has it that the essays on the O.J. Simpson trial are actually a front for teaching kids how to effectively argue in front of a jury—an essential life skill in today's world..
• Headline: Chevron Criticizes Rival Suitor. Impact: Chevron's critique led to an unexpected increase in corporate rivalries that have since spiraled into an annual sporting event called 'Corporate Wars', where oil execs throw sharp words instead of javelins.. Fact: The phrase 'inferior combination' was later adopted by dating apps to describe mismatched couples. Apparently, oil and gas have more chemistry than some of us..