NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Iconic Auction of Robert Isabell's Collection. Impact: If only Robert Isabell had known his mid-century floral creations would eventually inspire a reality TV show about hoarders and interior design disasters. Who knew a vase could cause such chaos?. Fact: Did you know that mid-century furniture is just a fancy way of saying 'I found this in my grandma's attic and I'm not sure if I should keep it or sell it at a yard sale'?.
• Headline: Sonos Launches Wireless Music Revolution. Impact: The invention of the wireless speaker led to a chain reaction of people blasting their playlists in public spaces, resulting in countless awkward dance battles and unsolicited karaoke performances at coffee shops.. Fact: Did you know that Sonos's wireless speaker is basically the reason why your neighbor's terrible taste in music is now your problem?.
• Headline: The Controversial Diplomacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Impact: The fallout from Roosevelt's views sent shockwaves through diplomatic relations, eventually leading to decades of awkward family dinners where everyone pretended not to notice the elephant in the room (ahem, his legacy).. Fact: Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'? Too bad he didn't apply that to his mouth when it came to race relations..
• Headline: Is the Spirit of Competition in the Soul of Yoga?. Impact: Competitive yoga? Yeah, that’s just what the world needed—more people fighting over who can hold a downward dog the longest. Next up: competitive meditation. May the best zen win!. Fact: Did you know that yoga was originally designed to help people find inner peace, not to determine who can out-bend the other in a public spectacle?.
• Headline: Some Organizers Protest Their Union’s Tactics. Impact: When organizers protest their union's tactics, it creates a ripple effect that leads to a dramatic increase in secret coffee breaks where everyone shares their gripes and forms underground resistance groups.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of unions, 'disclosing personal information' is just code for 'we're really interested in your Netflix password'?.