JANUARY 11, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYC's Next Generation Play Space Approved. Impact: The nod for a playground led to a global movement for playful architecture. Fast forward a few decades, and cities are now lined with slides instead of skyscrapers. Who wouldn’t want to commute down a giant twisty slide?. Fact: Playgrounds were once just patches of dirt and a swing set. Now, they’re elaborate feats of engineering where kids get to hone their skills for parkour competitions..
• Headline: Saving Brooklyn's Broken Angel Building. Impact: The saving of Broken Angel sparked a trend where eccentric buildings became the new hipster real estate. Soon, every rundown structure was being marketed as 'vintage chic' and selling for millions to artists who paint with their feet.. Fact: The term 'broken angel' originally referred to a misunderstood musician, but now it applies to any building that looks like it might fall over at any moment..
• Headline: States Demand Affordable Insulin Options. Impact: The push for generic insulin ignited a consumer revolt that led to the mass production of 'DIY diabetes kits.' In a twist, people started trading insulin on the black market like it was fine wine, sending prices even higher.. Fact: Insulin was first discovered in 1921, and it's been a wild ride ever since. If only they had thought to include a coupon with every vial..
• Headline: France Polishes Its Politesse. Impact: The revival of old-fashioned manners led to a resurgence in bowler hats and monocles. By 2040, it became illegal to use texting abbreviations in public, and debates over proper etiquette raged in cafes worldwide.. Fact: Politeness is like a fine wine; it gets better with age, unless it turns into vinegar—then it's just awkward..
• Headline: Three Students and Van Driver Die in Fiery Crash in New Jersey. Impact: This tragic event triggered a nationwide reevaluation of road safety, leading to the creation of 'bubble cars.' Ironically, these cars were deemed too safe and eventually banned for being a 'hazard to fun.'. Fact: Car crashes remain a leading cause of death, but really, who needs to worry about safety when you can just post about it on social media afterwards?.