JUNE 22, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 2nd Homeownership Impact. Impact: The 2nd Home, 2nd Vote principle led to a world where people with multiple residences could swing elections based on their whims. Imagine a future where vacation homes determine presidential outcomes—thank you, beach house voters!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing richer than the second-home owners is their ability to ignore local issues until they affect their precious property values?.
• Headline: Pequot Tribe's Shift in Leadership Dynamics. Impact: The downfall of the family behind Foxwoods opened the floodgates for other tribes to rise in the gambling arena, leading to a game of Monopoly where no one remembers who started with the money.. Fact: Fun fact: The Pequot tribe's shunning of the family was so complete that it inspired a new family game called 'Guess Who's Not Invited to Thanksgiving?'.
• Headline: Ogden's Rise as Extreme Sports Hub. Impact: Ogden's ambition to become the extreme sports capital led to a surge in adrenaline junkies flocking to the area, resulting in more broken bones and fewer insurance claims—because who needs coverage when you're chasing a thrill?. Fact: Did you know that being the extreme sports capital means you'll likely see more people trying to ski uphill than actually enjoying the scenery?.
• Headline: Open Wide and Say ‘Shame’. Impact: Michael Moore's 'Sicko' set off a chain reaction in documentary filmmaking, pushing filmmakers to be ever more sensationalist in their ideological crusades, leading to a future where truth is stranger than fiction—and far more entertaining.. Fact: Did you know that after watching 'Sicko,' some viewers thought their healthcare provider was actually a horror movie director?.