DECEMBER 29, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Supreme Court Weighs Terror Trial Transition. Impact: Had the Supreme Court ruled differently, the legal precedent could have inadvertently allowed for the swift creation of a new genre of TV dramas: 'Terror Trials: The Reality Show'. Ratings would be through the roof, but so would the lawsuits.. Fact: Did you know that Jose Padilla’s case was so controversial that it spawned debates that would echo through law schools for decades? Who knew terrorism could be so educational?.
• Headline: Union Triumph in NYC Transit Negotiations. Impact: This transit deal set off a chain reaction leading to the creation of a Broadway musical titled 'Transit Strike: The Musical'. The show, featuring catchy songs about the frustrations of commuting, would eventually inspire a surge in public transportation awareness and endless traffic jams.. Fact: Did you know that public transportation is the only place where you can find an entire cast of characters that could rival any soap opera? Curses included at no extra charge!.
• Headline: But How Do You Get It Home?. Impact: The story of Bruce Feiler’s apartment inspired a trend among millennials to curate their living spaces like personal museums, ultimately leading to a rise in hipster tours of 'Instagrammable' homes across the country.. Fact: Did you know that the other greatest story ever told is actually just a list of where your friends got their IKEA furniture? Spoiler: it's all from the same place..
• Headline: When a Small Budget Thinks Big. Impact: Jim Haskin and Amy Husten's whirlwind romance inspired a slew of romantic comedies about artists falling in love, leading to an entire generation believing that all you need for love is a paintbrush and a shared coffee shop.. Fact: Did you know that artists are just like everyone else? They also need a roof over their heads and a steady paycheck—who knew love was so practical?.