JULY 3, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of the Williams Sisters on Tennis. Impact: Without the Williams sisters dominating the court, we might have been stuck watching a decade of tennis featuring players who only wear white and have names like 'Margaret' and 'Edna'. The butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly tennis is a global phenomenon instead of a weekend garden party.. Fact: Did you know that Venus and Serena's dominance led to a spike in tennis racket sales, which in turn fueled an entire industry of overpriced, neon-colored athletic wear? Because nothing says 'I’m serious about sports' like a hot pink headband..
• Headline: Explosive Fun at Summer Camp. Impact: This explosive summer camp may have inadvertently inspired every future school science fair project to include at least one ‘controlled explosion,’ leading to a generation of kids with questionable safety practices and a love for 'big bangs'.. Fact: Fun fact: The camp's motto is 'Safety First!' but we all know that's just code for 'Let’s see what happens when we mix these chemicals!'.
• Headline: Clemens Celebrates 350th Win Amidst Injury. Impact: Rodriguez’s injury could have changed the course of Yankees history; if he hadn't limped off, maybe they would have won the World Series that year. Or maybe they just would have lost in a more spectacular fashion. Who knows?. Fact: Did you know that Roger Clemens' 350th win was celebrated with more fanfare than most presidential elections? Because nothing says ‘accomplishment’ quite like throwing a ball really well for decades..
• Headline: The Ripples of Punishing One Bank. Impact: This one bank's punishment sent shockwaves through the financial sector, causing an avalanche of regulations that made bankers wish they had just stuck to playing Monopoly instead of dealing with real money.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'frozen assets' doesn't actually refer to a bank's winter wonderland theme party? It actually means they can’t touch their money, which is a real bummer during a hot summer..
• Headline: ‘China’s Mona Lisa’ Makes a Rare Appearance in Hong Kong. Impact: The display of 'China’s Mona Lisa' sparked a cultural awakening in Hong Kong, leading to a series of art heists in which the thieves thought they could just paint replicas and call it a day. Spoiler alert: they were caught.. Fact: Did you know that calling a painting 'China’s Mona Lisa' is like calling a hot dog 'America’s finest delicacy'? It’s all about how you market it, really..