NOVEMBER 25, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cities Compete for Young Professionals' Appeal. Impact: As cities out-hip each other, the competition leads to the invention of 'hipster currency,' which is basically just ironic mustaches and artisanal avocado toast. By 2050, the world's economy is based on how many obscure indie bands you can name.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'hipster' was actually coined in the 1940s? Back then, it was used to describe people who knew about jazz before it was mainstream. Now, it just describes your friend's barista..
• Headline: On Traffic-Signal Boxes, Art That Stops Traffic. Impact: The beautification of traffic-signal boxes starts a worldwide trend in urban art that ultimately leads to the first annual 'Traffic Box Olympics,' where artists compete for the gold in the 'Best Use of Spray Paint.'. Fact: Did you know that the art on traffic-signal boxes is often more interesting than the conversations you overhear while waiting at the light? It’s like a gallery you can only appreciate while stuck in traffic..
• Headline: In Diabetes Fight, Raising Cash and Keeping Trust. Impact: The American Diabetes Association's shift in fundraising strategies leads to a nationwide boycott of high-calorie foods, resulting in an unexpected surge in kale consumption, ultimately leading to the Great Kale Crisis of 2031.. Fact: Did you know that kale was once considered a garnish? Now it’s the main event on many dinner plates, proving once again that everything eventually becomes a trend, even if it tastes like sadness..