SEPTEMBER 3, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving the Rabbit Rocket Legacy. Impact: The resurgence of the GTI not only reinvigorated the love for quirky hatchbacks, but also inspired countless DIY enthusiasts to create their own 'custom' modifications, leading to the creation of a secret society of people who think they can outdo the engineers at Volkswagen. Spoiler: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that the GTI's original design was actually based on a rabbit's ability to hop? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be a fun fact?.
• Headline: Robert Evans' Enduring Influence at Paramount. Impact: Evans' ability to remain in power at Paramount despite massive changes became the blueprint for future Hollywood moguls, leading to a long line of 'untouchable' executives who would still be in charge during the apocalypse. Thanks, Robert!. Fact: Did you know Robert Evans once said, 'There are no rules in Hollywood, just guidelines'? I guess he missed the memo on 'ethics'..
• Headline: Reaping a Profit, With the City’s Help. Impact: The sale of city-owned houses at bargain prices sparked a real estate frenzy that eventually turned Brooklyn into the hipster utopia we know today—where coffee is more expensive than your rent and 'artisan' is a way of life.. Fact: Did you know that in Brooklyn, the phrase 'below-market bargain' is just code for 'we're about to gentrify this area faster than you can say avocado toast'?.
• Headline: What’s the Right Napa Wine to Serve With Poached Tourist?. Impact: The question of pairing Napa wine with poached tourists led to an unexpected rise in tourism-related culinary crimes, where chefs started to get creative with their ingredients—fusing gourmet dining with the thrill of the hunt. Bon appétit!. Fact: Did you know that Calistoga once considered changing its name to 'Tourist Poaching Capital of the World' but decided against it because it wouldn't fit on a souvenir T-shirt?.