OCTOBER 9, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bird Flu Fears Spark Government Response. Impact: This panic over a potential flu pandemic led to an increase in the production of vaccines, which would eventually be used in a variety of unforeseen circumstances, including more people getting jabs for seasonal flu, thus prolonging the life of the vaccine industry and ensuring that some companies profited immensely. Who knew a bird could be so lucrative?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'bird flu' sounds like a bad name for a punk rock band? Well, it’s not – it's a serious health concern that has been around since the dawn of time, or at least since the dawn of chickens..
• Headline: Uncertain Times in NYC Real Estate Market. Impact: The confusion in NYC's housing market led to an avalanche of memes about overpriced shoeboxes being sold as 'luxury apartments', forever changing how real estate agents market their properties. 'Chic' and 'cozy' became euphemisms for 'you can barely turn around without bumping into a wall'.. Fact: Did you know that in NYC, a 'mixed message' usually means someone is trying to sell you a one-bedroom that’s really just a glorified closet? Welcome to the future of urban living!.
• Headline: Gilded Secrets of 740 Park Avenue. Impact: This deep dive into the lives of the wealthy at 740 Park Ave. sparked an entire genre of celebrity gossip that has since been weaponized by tabloids to keep the masses enthralled with the lives of the rich and famous. Talk about a gilded age of distraction!. Fact: Did you know that 740 Park Ave. is so exclusive that even the building's doormen have their own personal doormen? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be something?.