MARCH 12, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brin Invests in Parkinson's Genetic Research. Impact: When Sergey Brin donated his DNA, little did he know that it would lead to a future where people would start offering their DNA for pizza toppings. Thanks, Sergey, for setting us on this deliciously weird path!. Fact: Did you know that if you combine enough DNA samples, you could potentially recreate a new version of the Jurassic Park franchise? Just saying..
• Headline: Europe's Slow Stimulus Response Under Scrutiny. Impact: The slow response to economic pain in Europe triggered an avalanche of memes about procrastination, leading to an entire generation that believes 'waiting until the last minute' is actually a viable life strategy!. Fact: Did you know that economists have a special term for this? It's called 'analysis paralysis,' which sounds like a fancy way of saying 'we're just waiting for someone else to fix it.'.
• Headline: Madoff's Fate on the Line in Court. Impact: Madoff's hearing marked the moment when the phrase 'Ponzi scheme' became a household term, inspiring future generations to come up with even more creative ways to lose money.. Fact: Did you know that Madoff's scheme was so vast that it could have funded an entire season of reality TV? Imagine the drama!.
• Headline: A Dirty Pun Tweaks China’s Online Censors. Impact: The mythical beast craze that tweaked China's censors kicked off a revolution in digital protest art, which eventually led to an underground museum of memes that could only be accessed via secret VPNs. Talk about a hidden treasure!. Fact: Did you know that in China, a simple cat meme can cause more outrage than a political speech? Now that's what I call a furry revolution!.