JANUARY 7, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Israel's 2006 War Insights and Challenges. Impact: Israel's military strategies from 2006 led to a series of escalations in the region, which in turn inspired a new trend in tactical warfare involving unnecessary drone selfies. Who knew war could be so photogenic?. Fact: Despite the military insights, it seems diplomacy is still as effective as a chocolate teapot in a heatwave..
• Headline: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sonja Kohn. Impact: Sonja Kohn's disappearance triggered a wave of conspiracy theories that would later inspire a popular TV series about shady investment schemes. Who knew missing persons could boost ratings?. Fact: Madoff's Ponzi scheme was so grand that it made other fraudulent schemes look like lemonade stands run by kids..
• Headline: Economists Warm to Government Spending but Debate Its Form. Impact: The economists' debates about government spending led to an era where every fiscal policy discussion became a heated argument at Thanksgiving dinners for generations to come.. Fact: Debating the form of government stimulus is like arguing over whether to have ketchup or mustard on a hot dog—everyone has strong opinions, but it rarely affects the taste..
• Headline: Madoff Sent 16 Watches and Jewelry. Impact: Madoff’s jewelry sending spree created a new legal precedent for 'bling and bail' offenses, inspiring criminals to incorporate high fashion into their getaway plans.. Fact: Sending jewelry while on bail? That's like taking a selfie at the scene of the crime—just a little too on the nose..