NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fox Insures Against Avatar's Box-Office Risks. Impact: The success of 'Avatar' not only changed how movies were financed but also made Hollywood executives consider investing in underwater 3D filming—because, you know, who doesn’t want to watch fish in high definition?. Fact: Did you know that 'Avatar' was so successful it single-handedly increased the number of 3D glasses in the world by 500%? Talk about a clear vision!.
• Headline: Rivers' Late Heroics vs. Giants. Impact: Philip Rivers' last-minute heroics led to an influx of quarterback swaps, causing every NFL team to reconsider their draft strategies—because obviously, a last-minute touchdown means you're a genius.. Fact: Fun fact: Philip Rivers once had a book club called 'Quarterbacks and Quips,' which was mostly just him yelling at his teammates about their reading choices..
• Headline: Revolutionizing Fashion Rental Services. Impact: Rent the Runway's Netflix-style model for fashion led to a generation of people who believe they can wear designer clothes without ever committing to them—because who needs responsibility?. Fact: Did you know Rent the Runway once considered a subscription service for socks? They quickly dropped that idea after realizing no one wanted to rent someone else's stinky feet wear..
• Headline: A Short-Lived Partnership Helped Leetch Seal a Legacy. Impact: Brian Leetch's induction into the Hall of Fame sparked a renewed interest in hockey, leading to a bizarre number of people suddenly claiming they were lifelong fans—right after the induction ceremony.. Fact: Did you know Brian Leetch once scored a goal while accidentally tripping over his own skates? It was so impressive that it became a motivational poster in locker rooms everywhere..
• Headline: Medical Industry Grumbles, but It Stands to Gain. Impact: The medical industry's begrudging acceptance of the House bill meant they had to start innovating rather than just complaining, which eventually led to the development of the 'Pill of Infinite Patience' for cranky doctors.. Fact: Surprisingly, the medical industry is *not* actually a fan of all the grumbling; they prefer to keep their complaints in private, right alongside their inventory of expired syringes..