FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Global Car Charging Station Initiative. Impact: If only Shai Agassi had been more successful, perhaps we would have a world where electric cars were the norm and we’d all be charging our vehicles at Starbucks instead of getting caffeine. However, we remain stuck in traffic, debating whether to choose a charging station or a gas station like it’s the world’s worst game of ‘Would You Rather.’. Fact: Did you know that gas stations were once a thing? Imagine filling up your car with a cup of gas, like a latte! Ah, progress..
• Headline: Shift Towards Hard-Line Politics in Israel. Impact: Lieberman's rise might just lead to a future where loyalty oaths become as common as Starbucks cups, and soon we’ll be swearing loyalty to our morning coffee. What’s next? Loyalty to our Wi-Fi connections?. Fact: Did you know that loyalty oaths date back to the Roman Empire? Apparently, they never went out of style—much like bad fashion choices..
• Headline: Peanut Case Shows Holes in Safety Net. Impact: This peanut case could lead to future regulations so stringent that the only safe nut will be a completely imaginary one. Bravo! Nothing says safety like a world devoid of peanuts.. Fact: Did you know that peanut butter was once considered a health food? Now it’s just a symbol of how we can mess up even the simplest of snacks..
• Headline: Punching Back Against Despair on the High Plains. Impact: The struggles of these boxers may inspire a future where fighting back against despair becomes the new Olympic sport. Who needs medals when you can have emotional resilience?. Fact: Did you know that boxing was once a way to settle disputes in the streets? Now we have legal systems! Aren't we civilized?.