JANUARY 27, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Settlement Uncertainty for Katrina Survivors. Impact: The rejection of the settlement led to countless policyholders being financially hamstrung, which sparked a wave of DIY home renovation shows, inspiring millions to attempt their own 'Katrina-style' renovations — with disastrous results, of course.. Fact: Did you know that after Hurricane Katrina, the term 'insurance loophole' became a popular game show category? Spoiler: nobody ever wins..
• Headline: The Fall of Pfizer's Dominance. Impact: Pfizer's fall from grace inspired a new generation of pharmaceutical companies to enter the market, leading to the rise of those medication ads that make you question if you're truly alive or just a side effect.. Fact: Fun fact: Pfizer’s slogan was almost 'We put the 'fun' in pharmaceutical,' but they decided to stick with 'science' instead..
• Headline: Williams Shocks Sharapova to Win in Australia. Impact: Williams’ victory over Sharapova reignited the age-old debate of who would win in a fight: a bear or a tennis player, leading to countless internet memes and an actual bear wrestling league that somehow was taken seriously.. Fact: Interestingly, Sharapova’s reaction to losing was to create a candy line — because nothing says 'I’m a winner' like making sweets when you just lost a tennis match..
• Headline: An Open Job Opens a Rift in Albany. Impact: The political rift in Albany sparked a trend in political drama that prompted the creation of reality TV shows based on state politics, leading to the infamous 'Real Governors of New York' series where they argue over who gets the last bagel.. Fact: Ever wonder why politicians are so good at dodging questions? It’s because they’ve been practicing since their playground days — 'What’s your favorite color?' 'Well, that depends on the budget.'.