FEBRUARY 4, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Losers' Gear Finds New Life Globally. Impact: The practice of donating losing Super Bowl merchandise to developing nations turned into a global phenomenon. Soon, every sporting event led to a surplus of items, resulting in a thriving black market for 'lucky loser' gear. Who knew being a loser could be so profitable?. Fact: Some say that wearing a losing team’s shirt brings bad luck—unless it's from the Super Bowl, then it's just charity chic..
• Headline: Mysteries of Suburban Murders Unveiled. Impact: The rise of suburban mystery novels led to a strange phenomenon where suburbanites began to suspect each other of murder, eventually causing the world's first 'suburban detective' reality show. Ratings skyrocketed when the detectives realized they were just really good at uncovering who borrowed the last cupcake.. Fact: Suburban mysteries are so popular that they’ve been credited with inventing the phrase ‘keeping up with the Joneses’—because clearly, the Joneses are hiding something..
• Headline: A Tricycle for Adult Situations. Impact: The Spyder three-wheeler became a status symbol that led to a bizarre trend of adult tricycle races, resulting in the first-ever Tricycle Olympics. Surprisingly, it became a hit in the midlife crisis demographic, leading to a surge in sold-out entries and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: The Spyder was designed to hold two helmets, but many owners just use the extra space to store their dreams of being a cool adult..