MAY 30, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Explore Star Trek: The Exhibition Now!. Impact: The U.S.S. Enterprise docking at a museum instead of exploring the galaxy has caused an alarming number of Trekkies to rethink their life choices. Who knew that intergalactic travel would end up in a Philadelphia basement?. Fact: Did you know that the original series was so ahead of its time that people still argue about whether Kirk or Picard is the better captain? Spoiler alert: It's obviously Captain Janeway..
• Headline: Delaware's Tax Haven Controversy. Impact: Delaware's tax loopholes have created a ripple effect where every state now has to up their tax evasion game. Thanks, Delaware, for making tax dodging a competitive sport!. Fact: Did you know that Delaware is so small and tax-friendly that some companies have even registered as 'Do Not Disturb' signs? Because who needs regulations when you can just hide?.
• Headline: Where Louis XIV Meets Crash and Blade. Impact: The fusion of Louis XIV and street art in NYC has led to an unexpected trend of aristocrats buying spray paint instead of wine. We can only hope they don’t start tagging the Louvre.. Fact: Did you know that Louis XIV was known as the 'Sun King'? Apparently, he believed he was the center of the universe, which might explain why he’d be totally down for street art—he just wanted to shine even brighter..
• Headline: A Night When Harmony Reigns. Impact: Grizzly Bear's aimless melodies have inadvertently sparked a movement of hipsters who believe that being lost is the new found. Now, everyone's wandering around in thrift store clothes, trying to find themselves.. Fact: Did you know that Grizzly Bear once played in a living room? It was a hit, mostly because nobody could find their way out..