DECEMBER 9, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sous Vide: From Restaurants to Home Kitchens. Impact: The rise of sous vide from fancy restaurants to home kitchens led to a worldwide increase in people overcooking their steak and crying about it on social media. Who knew that vacuum-sealed food could become a metaphor for our sealed-off emotions?. Fact: Fun fact: Sous vide literally means 'under vacuum' in French. So, while you're cooking, you might want to vacuum your feelings too!.
• Headline: Finding the Nerve to Cut Health Costs. Impact: Congress's brave attempt to cut health costs sparked a chain reaction where every citizen suddenly became a health policy expert. Thank you, politicians, for turning us all into armchair economists—because that's exactly what we needed!. Fact: Did you know that cutting health costs is like trying to cut calories during Thanksgiving? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Text Messages: Digital Lipstick on the Collar. Impact: The dawn of text messages as evidence in divorce cases has led to an unprecedented rise in couples considering their texting habits before tying the knot. Who knew a simple 'LOL' could be used against you in court?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'digital lipstick on the collar' is now a real thing? Next time you think about texting your ex, remember: that could end up in a courtroom drama!.