DECEMBER 20, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Secrets of Egypt's Royal Manicurists. Impact: The discovery of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep's tomb led to a resurgence in interest for LGBTQ+ history, eventually sparking countless documentaries. Meanwhile, the ancient Egyptians were just trying to enjoy their afterlife in peace, not realizing they’d become the poster boys for modern love.. Fact: Did you know that ancient Egyptian men often held hands in public as a sign of friendship? Talk about a scandalous way to show affection!.
• Headline: Senate Faces Arctic Drilling Division. Impact: The Arctic drilling debate not only delayed military funding but also inspired a series of late-night talk show monologues. The fallout from this dispute inadvertently led to a viral hashtag campaign for 'Drill, Baby, Drill' coffee mugs.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. spends more on military funding than the next 10 countries combined? Makes you wonder if they could just buy a few sturdy shovels and call it a day..
• Headline: F.B.I. Watched Activist Groups, New Files Show. Impact: As the FBI intensified its surveillance, the rise of activist groups led to widespread public distrust in government agencies. Ironically, this increased demand for transparency eventually resulted in a new genre of reality shows where people try to 'outsmart the system.'. Fact: Did you know that the FBI once thought that the 'Beat Generation' was a potential threat? Imagine them trying to surveil a bunch of poets. Spoiler alert: they were just writing about feelings..
• Headline: Surviving a Strike. Impact: The transit strike in NYC led to an unexpected boom in bicycle sales, transforming countless New Yorkers into reluctant cyclists. This would later be cited in urban planning classes as the 'Pedal Revolution' of the early 2000s.. Fact: Did you know that New York City's subway system is the largest in the world? Too bad they only seem to expand when everyone decides to ride bikes instead!.