SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jury Duty and Financial Strain. Impact: When jurors started fearing financial ruin, they inadvertently created a thriving black market for fake jury summonses. Now, anyone can be a juror from the comfort of their couch with a little help from the internet. Who knew dodging civic duty could become a side hustle?. Fact: Did you know that the average juror gets paid less than the price of a cup of coffee? No wonder people are running for the hills!.
• Headline: Evolution of Health Care Policy in America. Impact: Presidents ignoring economic advisers for health policy paved the way for future leaders to ignore all kinds of advisers, leading to 'brilliant' decisions like building a wall made of cheese or declaring a national 'wear your pajamas to work' day.. Fact: Did you know that one of the most significant healthcare reforms in history was made during a peanut farmer's presidency? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: This Time, City Says It’s Ready for Swine Flu. Impact: The city's readiness for swine flu led to the creation of a new urban legend: the 'Swine Flu Emergency Dance,' which claimed to ward off illness but resulted in a spike in awkward public performances.. Fact: Did you know swine flu is just a fancy way of saying 'the flu that pigs probably don’t want you to catch'? Thanks, pigs!.
• Headline: For Profit, Industry Seeks Cancer Drugs. Impact: The race for cancer drugs turned into a gold rush, inadvertently sparking a trend where people started investing in bizarre health fads, like kale smoothies and essential oils, believing they were the ultimate cure.. Fact: Did you know that the pharmaceutical industry makes more money than the GDP of many small countries? So, yes, they really are that invested in your health... and their profits..