MARCH 16, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Big East Dominates NCAA Championship Seeding. Impact: This moment led to a cascade of college basketball fandom, convincing millions that yelling at TVs while clutching nachos was a valid form of exercise. Who knew that a few ‘amateur’ athletes could spark such a national obsession?. Fact: Did you know that the Big East conference was originally formed in a bar? Talk about a ‘spirited’ discussion turning into a powerhouse!.
• Headline: Global Impact of Baseball Talent. Impact: This realization sent shockwaves through the baseball community, leading to a global talent pool where scouts now need a passport more than a radar gun. The American baseball dream? Now a worldwide tour!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more inflated than American pride in baseball is the number of times they’ve claimed to be the best—right before a Dominican player hits a home run!.
• Headline: Computer Makers Prepare to Stake Bigger Claim in Phones. Impact: This event initiated the race to create devices that could do everything except make you dinner. The butterfly flapped its wings, and now we’re all slaves to our smartphones, wondering why we didn’t just stick with flip phones.. Fact: Ever noticed how the only thing faster than technology advancing is our attention span decreasing? Welcome to the future, where you can binge-watch a series on a device that fits in your pocket!.