JUNE 11, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lakers Rally for Key Playoff Victory. Impact: Had the Lakers lost, Kobe Bryant might have taken up knitting instead of basketball, leading to a rise in knitting circles across America and an unexpected obsession with yarn-based sports.. Fact: Did you know that Kobe once scored 81 points in a single game? That's more than most of us score in a week of casual gaming..
• Headline: Reforming N.Y. Governor’s Police Unit. Impact: This overhaul sparked a series of events where governors began to fear their own shadows, leading to an epidemic of 'trooper paranoia' and mandatory therapy sessions for state leaders.. Fact: Fun fact: In the world of politics, 'overhaul' is just a fancy way to say 'we're still figuring this out.'.
• Headline: Renaldo Clarke's Bold Climb for Malaria. Impact: Renaldo's climb inspired a whole generation of office workers to take up extreme sports during lunch breaks, resulting in a surge in insurance claims and a new line of 'Office Climber' gear.. Fact: Climbing a building is certainly one way to get noticed—though I’d recommend doing it without a camera crew if you want to avoid being the next viral sensation..
• Headline: Putting Meat Back in Its Place. Impact: This meatless movement led to a national crisis where vegans and carnivores engaged in epic debates, resulting in the establishment of the United Nations of Food Preferences to maintain peace at dinner parties.. Fact: Eating less meat is great for the environment, but just remember: if you take away someone's steak, you might be taking away their will to live—at least until dessert..
• Headline: A Violinist With Stories to Share (and Sing). Impact: Jenny Scheinman's rise to fame led to an unexpected trend of violinists trying stand-up comedy, resulting in a new genre: 'Musical Monologues' that confused audiences everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that violins can be more expensive than cars? Just imagine driving a Stradivarius to work and getting pulled over for speeding!.