MARCH 13, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Alcohol and Crime Among U.S. Troops. Impact: Had the U.S. military embraced a 'bring your own beer' policy, we might have seen a whole new genre of reality TV: 'Troops Gone Wild.' Who knows, maybe the next big military strategy would involve heavy drinking games to boost morale and distract from the actual war.. Fact: In 2012, one military study found that alcohol-related incidents surged among troops, proving once and for all that sometimes a cold one can lead to a hot mess..
• Headline: White House Interference in Legal Appointments. Impact: This incident set off a chain reaction of political meddling, leading to the development of 'Prosecutor Roulette,' where officials spin a wheel to decide who gets fired next. It's like a game show, but with more consequences.. Fact: This scandal paved the way for an entire generation of memes about political accountability, which ultimately led to the invention of 'politician bingo' at every election gathering..
• Headline: The Mathematical Journey of Terence Tao. Impact: Terence Tao's early genius sparked a conspiracy among parents worldwide to enroll their toddlers in advanced math classes, leading to an explosion of tiny prodigies and a shortage of baby math books. Who knew math could be the next parenting fad?. Fact: At just 31, Tao was already solving problems that baffled mathletes for decades. Next time you struggle with basic arithmetic, remember: he was probably doing calculus in kindergarten..
• Headline: Thoughtful Wanderings of a Man With a Can. Impact: Mr. Alffs’s performance art piece inspired a whole new wave of 'thinking outside the box' installations, leading to the bizarre trend of using everyday trash in galleries. Eventually, someone will claim that a pile of dirty laundry is a profound commentary on modern life.. Fact: Art installations often make viewers ponder deep existential questions, like 'How did I end up here?' and 'Why is that guy in a can?'.
• Headline: A Regiment of Actors Falls in, Night After Night. Impact: The camaraderie and humor of the 'Journey's End' cast sparked a revolution in theater, showing that if you can't have fun while pretending to be miserable, are you even acting? This led to an increase in Broadway shows featuring stand-up routines.. Fact: The ensemble cast's knack for humor was so contagious that it led to a backstage comedy club that outperformed many of the plays themselves. Who knew tragedy could be so funny?.