NOVEMBER 14, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Walt Disney and His Iconic Creation. Impact: If it weren't for Michiko Kakutani's review, who knows? We might be living in a world where mouse ears are just a quirky fashion statement instead of the universal symbol of childhood magic. Can you imagine a world where Disneyland had to change its name to 'Rodentland'? Shudder. Fact: Walt Disney once claimed that the inspiration for Mickey Mouse came from a pet mouse named 'Morty'. So, really, we have a rodent to thank for the entire Disney empire. Next time you see a mouse, remember to bow to your rodent overlords.
• Headline: Setback for Vietnam Trade Relations Bill. Impact: The temporary setback in the Vietnam Trade Bill paved the way for a long and convoluted relationship with Vietnam that would eventually lead to a burgeoning coffee trade. So, thanks to this political hiccup, you can now enjoy a Vietnamese iced coffee while scrolling through your social media feeds. Fact: The U.S. once had a trade embargo on Vietnam that lasted over 20 years. Just think of all the missed opportunities for pho and banh mi in the meantime. Who knew politics could be so... deliciously tragic?.
• Headline: Health Disparities Persist for Men, and Doctors Ask Why. Impact: The ongoing health disparities for men led to a butterfly effect of epic proportions: men's health became a trending topic, creating an entire industry of supplements and health fads. Because if there's one thing men love, it's spending money on products that promise to make them 'manlier'. Fact: Despite the persistent health disparities, men still insist on ignoring their health until it’s a crisis. You could say it’s their way of keeping the drama alive. Men, am I right?.
• Headline: Knicks Make a Late Charge, but James Finds a Spark. Impact: The Knicks' late charge might have been a mere game in the grand scheme of sports history, but it set off a chain reaction of Knicks fans declaring 'next year is our year' for decades to come. Spoiler alert: it never is, but the delusion is strong. Fact: LeBron James once played for the Miami Heat, and Knicks fans still haven’t recovered from the heartbreak. Rumor has it, they still send him letters asking for his autograph—just in case he decides to come to their rescue. Good luck with that!.