MAY 23, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Seafarers' Stories Inked on Skin. Impact: This exhibition sparked a global tattoo revival, leading to the eventual rise of tattoo influencers and the multi-billion dollar tattoo industry. Who knew a sailor's ink could sink the ship of conventional beauty standards?. Fact: Seafarers believed tattoos held magical powers. So, next time you see someone with a tattoo of a taco, you might want to ask them about their past life as a sailor..
• Headline: Mimi Beardsley Alford's Memoir on JFK Affair. Impact: Mimi Beardsley Alford's memoir not only reignited interest in JFK's escapades but also set the stage for a slew of tell-all books, leading to the current era of celebrity gossip that fuels entire industries. Thanks, Mimi!. Fact: JFK's charm was so potent that it could probably have been bottled and sold as a perfume—'Eau de Scandal,' perhaps?.
• Headline: States Barter Fish and Bullets to Save Money. Impact: The barter system revival showed us that states could survive without modern currency, leading to bizarre trade-offs like exchanging fish for tax cuts, proving that sometimes, dinner is more valuable than dollars.. Fact: If only states knew that a decent fish fry could solve their financial woes, they could have saved the economy years of turmoil. Who needs fiscal responsibility when you have a catch of the day?.
• Headline: As Dollars Pile Up, Uneasy Traders Lower the Currency’s Value. Impact: As the dollar's value dipped, conspiracy theorists had a field day, claiming it was all part of a grand scheme to devalue American currency and usher in a new world order. Spoiler alert: it’s just economics.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, the dollar's fluctuating value is just a reminder that money is like your high school crush—unpredictable and often disappointing..