OCTOBER 26, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Frank Gehry's Paris Architectural Journey. Impact: If the Gehry building had actually succeeded, Paris might have renamed itself 'Gehropolis' and turned into a hub for architects who wear berets and sip overpriced coffee. We could have seen a French revolution in architecture, or at least a lot more Instagram selfies.. Fact: Did you know that Frank Gehry's buildings often look like they were designed by a confused origami artist? They might be quirky, but when it comes to structural integrity, they’re as solid as my resolve to not eat another slice of pizza..
• Headline: Replacing Howard Stern: A New Approach. Impact: Infinity Broadcasting's decision to use multiple hosts instead of a single star led to the rise of countless mediocre radio shows. Now we have a plethora of voices, all trying to be the next Howard Stern, which has somehow made mornings even more unbearable.. Fact: Did you know that David Lee Roth once tried to open a restaurant named 'Eat 'Em and Smile'? It turns out singing about food doesn’t automatically qualify you to run a successful eatery. Who knew?.
• Headline: Joël Robuchon's Culinary Return to Vegas. Impact: Joël Robuchon at the Mansion opened the door for Las Vegas to become the culinary capital of the universe, or at least the only city where you can get a five-star meal before hitting the slots. This led to an explosion of celebrity chef restaurants, all vying for your cash faster than you can say 'Gordon Ramsay'.. Fact: Did you know that Joël Robuchon has more Michelin stars than actual stars in the sky? Okay, maybe not, but he does have a lot, making him the culinary equivalent of a rock star—minus the groupies and guitar solos, of course..
• Headline: McDonald's to Add Facts on Nutrition to Packaging. Impact: McDonald's adding nutritional facts was a groundbreaking moment that led to the rise of health-conscious fast food. Suddenly, people felt slightly less guilty about inhaling a Big Mac, as if knowing the calorie count makes a difference when you're neck-deep in fries.. Fact: Did you know that the average person consumes 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving? That's more than a month’s worth of McDonald's meals! So really, who are we kidding with the nutritional facts?.
• Headline: Judge Wants No Reference to Sept. 11 in Terror Case. Impact: The decision to keep references to 9/11 out of the courtroom created a bizarre alternate reality where the event was just a footnote in history. This might have led to a world where conspiracy theories about UFOs overshadowed discussions about terrorism. Who wouldn’t want that?. Fact: Did you know that 9/11 changed not just security measures but also how we watch TV? Say goodbye to carefree flying and hello to the endless lines at TSA. It’s like a never-ending episode of 'Survivor' but with less drama and more shoes on the conveyor belt..