FEBRUARY 12, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bolivia's Coca Policy Shift Explained. Impact: If Morales had just said 'yes' to cocaine, we might have been living in a world where Bolivian street vendors sell 'Coca-Cola' with a side of actual cocaine. Imagine the rave parties!. Fact: Coca leaves have been chewed for thousands of years in South America for their stimulant effects. So next time you're feeling sluggish, just remember: the ancient Incas had it all figured out..
• Headline: Michelle Kwan Considers Withdrawal from Competition. Impact: If Michelle Kwan had withdrawn from competition, it might have led to a butterfly effect where ice skating became a niche hobby instead of a global spectacle. Imagine a world where we all just rollerblade instead!. Fact: Michelle Kwan is considered one of the greatest figure skaters of all time, yet she still has to deal with jet lag like the rest of us. How tragic!.
• Headline: Madison Avenue: Revolutionary Advertising Shift. Impact: If Greenberg's advertising campaign took off, we might have seen consumers demanding control over everything—from how much they pay for coffee to what their cat wears on Halloween. Welcome to the future of capitalism!. Fact: Advertising is like a magic trick: Make it look easy, and no one realizes the years of practice it took to pull off that illusion. Ta-da!.