DECEMBER 22, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: US Airways Employees Express Discontent. Impact: The discontent among airline employees led to an increase in the popularity of road trips, resulting in a boom for snack companies and an explosion of roadside attractions, forever changing the landscape of American vacations.. Fact: Airline employees feeling fed up? Shocking! Next, we’ll find out that coffee shop baristas are tired of us asking for extra foam..
• Headline: Fresh Direct's Workforce and Challenges. Impact: The reliance on a low-wage workforce paved the way for the gig economy, leading to the rise of apps that let you buy groceries while simultaneously wondering how many people are freezing outside your local grocery store.. Fact: Nothing says 'convenience' like shopping for groceries from the comfort of your couch while ignoring the plight of others outside. Who knew capitalism could be so cozy?.
• Headline: Emerald City of Giving Does Exist. Impact: Minneapolis-St. Paul's corporate generosity inspired other cities to attempt philanthropy, leading to a competition that eventually resulted in bizarre charity events, like a marathon where participants raised money by running in full-body chicken suits.. Fact: Minneapolis-St. Paul, where giving is so common that they might as well change the name to 'Generosity City.' Or, you know, just 'City That Hasn't Seen a Snowstorm in a While.'.
• Headline: For Pet Owners, Too, Toys a Reason for Concern. Impact: Concerns over pet toy safety triggered a massive trend in DIY pet toys, leading to a black market for artisanal catnip-filled sock puppets, which ultimately altered the pet toy industry forever.. Fact: Pet toys are safer than they used to be, which is great news for pets. Now they just have to worry about their owners stepping on them in the dark!.