FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Explosion at Connecticut Power Plant. Impact: The explosion not only claimed five lives but also inspired an entire generation of conspiracy theorists to argue that power plants are secretly run by sentient gas clouds. Who knew a boom could spark such creativity?. Fact: Did you know that gas explosions can be so powerful they register on seismographs? Talk about making an entrance!.
• Headline: Bipartisan Health Care Summit Initiated by Obama. Impact: Obama’s summit was like a political therapy session where everyone pretended to listen to each other’s ideas for a change. Unfortunately, it did not lead to time travel, which was the real hope.. Fact: Did you know that bipartisan summits often involve more eye-rolling than actual bipartisan agreement? It’s like a group therapy session with too many unresolved issues!.
• Headline: Back From the Depths, Rebuilding a Career. Impact: Wes Bentley's comeback reminds us that Hollywood loves a good redemption arc. If only our bank accounts could be rebuilt with the same ease. Maybe one day!. Fact: Did you know that 'Venus in Fur' is based on a 1870 novella? Talk about recycling ideas—Hollywood has been doing it for centuries!.