DECEMBER 4, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Racecar Dreams and the 1949 Plymouth Revival. Impact: If only Alex had fixed that Plymouth sooner, we might have seen an explosion of interest in vintage racing, leading to a new Olympic sport: Barn Restoration Racing. Gold medals could have been awarded for the fastest barn-to-race-track conversion!. Fact: Did you know that the 1949 Plymouth was so heavy it could double as a small house? Talk about a fixer-upper!.
• Headline: Nebraska's Late-Term Abortion Fight Continues. Impact: The ongoing abortion battle has led to a ripple effect where doctors across the nation became reluctant to perform any procedure that could be misconstrued, causing a nationwide increase in the popularity of knitting and macramé instead of medical degrees.. Fact: It’s interesting how the fight for reproductive rights has resulted in more people discussing their opinions on social media than actually helping women in need. Bravo, Internet!.
• Headline: Court Bars New York’s Takeover of Land for Columbia Campus. Impact: The court’s decision could echo through time, sparking a series of protests that lead to an underground movement of urban explorers reclaiming 'blighted' land for art installations, ultimately transforming cities into avant-garde gallery spaces.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the term 'blighted' was actually coined by someone who had a particularly bad experience with a long-term lease. Who knew real estate could be so dramatic?.