NOVEMBER 28, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Protecting Trees and Community Character. Impact: When trees are saved from the axe, a secret society of squirrels flourishes, leading to a future where squirrels become the primary negotiators in human politics. Who knew that tree preservation would lead to a world ruled by rodents?. Fact: Did you know that trees can communicate with each other through underground networks? So, if your neighbor cuts one down, the entire forest might just gossip about it for decades!.
• Headline: Discovering Hidden Lives in Literature. Impact: McCann’s decision to dig into obscure lives inadvertently inspired a future trend of reality TV shows where people watch paint dry. It all started with one man’s literary curiosity.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Let the Great World Spin' is not just a novel; it’s a metaphor for how life is basically a chaotic carnival ride, and we’re all just trying not to lose our lunch..
• Headline: Judge Challenges Law Firm's Practices. Impact: This legal blunder might just lead to a future where people start writing complaint letters with crayons because they think it will get them more sympathy. Thanks, Brooklyn!. Fact: Did you know that dragging the wrong person to court is a classic move? It’s almost as popular as hitting 'reply all' on an email chain you weren’t supposed to be part of!.
• Headline: Happy Campers Command Stage in Macy’s Parade. Impact: The success of these young performers will spark a future where every Thanksgiving involves a mandatory parade float performance—watch out, turkey, you might have competition!. Fact: Happy campers? More like happy future Broadway stars! Did you know that many of these kids will probably grow up to become the next big thing, or at least the next big thing in their parents' eyes?.
• Headline: For Grace in Motion, Look to the Canvas. Impact: The documentary's failure to show the beauty of dance will lead to a future where people confuse interpretive dance with interpretive tax forms. The arts? They’ll never know what hit them.. Fact: Did you know that Frederick Wiseman has been making documentaries since dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Okay, maybe not that long, but you get the point—he’s kind of a big deal in the film world!.