DECEMBER 18, 2006

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• Headline: Giants' Playoff Push Despite Struggles. Impact: If the Eagles hadn't beaten the Giants that day, the Eagles might have inspired a new line of motivational quotes for sports teams everywhere. Instead, they just inspired a lengthy therapy session for Giants fans.. Fact: Did you know that the Giants have a remarkable talent for making fans question their life choices? It's almost like they have a PhD in disappointment..
• Headline: Judith Regan's Controversial Interview with O.J. Simpson. Impact: Regan's interview with O.J. Simpson sparked a media frenzy that eventually led to reality television being a 'thing.' Who knew that one questionable decision would pave the way for Kardashian-level fame?. Fact: Did you know that 'If I Did It' was originally going to be titled 'I Probably Wouldn’t Have Done It,' but they thought that sounded too responsible?.
• Headline: Key Decision in Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards Project. Impact: Sheldon Silver's approval or disapproval of the Atlantic Yards project could either make or break Brooklyn's skyline. Little did he know, his decision would one day be debated by hipsters over lattes.. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn's skyline is basically a collage of decisions made by people who probably don’t even live there? Talk about irony!.
• Headline: Anthony Punches Hole in a Rebuilt Reputation. Impact: Carmelo Anthony's fight was a pivotal moment that caused a chain reaction in the NBA, leading to the invention of the 'Suspension Celebration' – a new party theme where players celebrate their time off by doing absolutely nothing.. Fact: Did you know that punching someone during a game is an effective strategy for getting a break? Just ask any player who's ever been suspended!.
• Headline: In Chinese Boomtown, Middle Class Pushes Back. Impact: The pushback from the middle class in Shenzhen could be seen as the beginning of a global trend where people actually demand a say in their own economic futures. Who would have thought that would lead to hashtags and protests?. Fact: Did you know that Shenzhen went from a fishing village to a mega city in just a few decades? Makes you wonder what the fish think about all this progress!.