AUGUST 25, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Firefighters' Lives at Stake. Impact: The deaths of the firefighters led to stricter safety regulations and protocols, which, in an ironic twist, made the job even more paperwork-heavy, causing future firefighters to spend more time filling out forms than fighting fires.. Fact: Firefighters have a higher chance of getting paperwork cuts than actual burn injuries these days..
• Headline: Tangoing in Central Park: A Dance Revolution. Impact: The obsession with free tango in Central Park spiraled into a worldwide dance revolution, resulting in a generation of people who believe they can tango at weddings and parties, but really just end up stepping on each other's toes.. Fact: Tango was originally banned in Argentina for being too scandalous. Clearly, some societal norms have gone out the window since then..
• Headline: Unlocking the iPhone: A Teenage Breakthrough. Impact: The teenager's genius hack opened the floodgates for iPhone users to liberate their devices, leading to a market full of 'unofficial' iPhones and the rise of a black market for phone unlocking tools that would make even the most seasoned criminals raise an eyebrow.. Fact: The average age of a phone hacker is now younger than the average age of a new smartphone user. Who knew rebellion started in middle school?.
• Headline: A Dream Restored. Impact: The Arthur Ashe Tennis Center became a symbol of racial unity and inspired future athletes to advocate for social change, resulting in a series of sports events that were more about 'social justice' than actual sportsmanship. Who knew tennis could be a vehicle for activism?. Fact: Arthur Ashe was not only a tennis champion but also a civil rights advocate, proving that you can serve aces and change the world at the same time..
• Headline: After Plea, Vick Is Given Suspension by the N.F.L.. Impact: Vick's suspension ignited a national conversation about animal rights and the ethics of professional sports, leading to a new generation of athletes who are more concerned about their Instagram image than their actual performance on the field.. Fact: Michael Vick's case resulted in stricter animal cruelty laws, showing that sometimes it takes a celebrity's fall from grace to get the legal system to actually do something..