JANUARY 17, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boeing's Assembly Challenges Uncovered. Impact: If Boeing had nailed that assembly, we might have had flying cars by now. Instead, we’re still stuck in traffic and dreaming of the Jetsons. Thanks, Boeing!. Fact: The idea of 'plug and play' in aviation is as ironic as it sounds—imagine your jet arriving with a 'some assembly required' sticker!.
• Headline: Arts Council Cuts Spark Theater Protests. Impact: The Arts Council's decision to cut funding sparked a renaissance of underground theater, ultimately leading to an avant-garde movement that involved interpretive dance about tax forms. Thank you, Arts Council!. Fact: Angry theater groups can be more persuasive than a toddler with a tantrum, but they usually have better costumes..
• Headline: Knicks' Winning Streak Without Marbury. Impact: Crawford’s takeover led to a series of bizarre events, including a cat becoming the team mascot and winning a Grammy for best hip-hop album. The Knicks' luck shifted the cosmic balance of sports!. Fact: Winning three games in a row for the Knicks is like finding a unicorn in New York—rare, magical, and often just a figment of your imagination..
• Headline: Bernanke Is Said to Support Stimulus. Impact: Bernanke's support for stimulus led to an economic rollercoaster that made 'The Great Recession' feel like a fun ride at an amusement park—just with way more nausea and regrets.. Fact: Tax cuts and spending measures are like diets—everyone talks about them, but very few people stick to them long enough to see results..
• Headline: New Questions on Treating Cholesterol. Impact: Debates over cholesterol treatment have led to a national obsession with avocados, kale, and a bizarre trend of people pretending to be heart-healthy at brunch. Thanks, science!. Fact: Cholesterol levels are now the most popular topic of conversation at health-conscious parties—right after 'Have you tried the gluten-free kale chips?'.