OCTOBER 5, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating 35 Years with a BMW 2002. Impact: Jerry's love for his BMW 2002 sparked a global obsession with vintage cars, leading to a time when people started paying more for old junk than for new ones, creating a bizarre economy where rusty metal became the new gold.. Fact: Did you know that Jerry's BMW is so iconic it has its own fan club? They meet weekly to discuss the finer points of 'not having air conditioning' and 'the thrill of manual windows'..
• Headline: Explore Colorado's Scenic Wine Trails. Impact: The bike rides in Colorado's Wine Country inspired a whole generation of cyclists to believe they could drink wine without consequences, leading to the first-ever 'Vineyard Triathlon' where participants pedaled, drank, and promptly fell asleep in the vineyards.. Fact: Did you know? There are more vineyards than cyclists in Colorado, making it the only place where 'biking' is just code for 'wobbling around with wine in hand'..
• Headline: A New Term for the World Leader. Impact: The Toyota Corolla's reign as the best-selling car led to a time when people started naming their children 'Corolla', thinking it would guarantee them a reliable life—too bad the kids turned out to be more like lemons.. Fact: Did you know that the Corolla sells so well because it has a built-in feature that makes your neighbor's car seem more interesting? It's called 'plainness'!.
• Headline: Wait Till 101st Year: Dodgers Eliminate Cubs. Impact: The Dodgers' win over the Cubs not only ended a century of misery for Los Angeles fans but also inspired a new breed of motivational speakers who use the phrase 'even a broken clock is right twice a day' to encourage the Cubs fans in their darkest hours.. Fact: Did you know? The Cubs' failure to win the World Series for 100 years led to the rise of a support group called 'Cubs Anonymous', where members share stories of shattered dreams and misplaced hopes..