MARCH 8, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Evolving Nature of Reporting. Impact: This story about reporters watching reporters sparked an entire generation of journalism students to pursue degrees in competitive spying. Who needs facts when you can just watch the other guy?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'fake news' was originally coined by reporters who were just jealous of others getting more clicks?.
• Headline: Pandora's Comeback: A New Era Ahead?. Impact: Pandora's survival led to a surge in streaming services, which ultimately resulted in everyone forgetting how to enjoy silence. Thanks a lot, music industry!. Fact: Ironically, Pandora was named after the mythological figure who opened a box filled with chaos. The music industry thought it was a great idea to replicate that chaos, but with more ads..
• Headline: A.I.G. Divests Unit Amid Debt Crisis. Impact: A.I.G.'s sale of units made everyone realize that selling off pieces of a company is just like a yard sale—eventually, you'll have to sell the lawn too.. Fact: Did you know that A.I.G. was once the world's largest insurance company? Now they’re just the world's largest 'how did we end up here?' company..
• Headline: All-Star Catcher Crouches, Waiting for the Offers to Roll In. Impact: Joe Mauer's indecision created a butterfly effect that led to countless debates in sports bars over whether players should stay loyal or chase the money. Spoiler: they usually choose the money.. Fact: Did you know that Joe Mauer's name was almost 'Joe Maybe'? Because the only thing more uncertain than his future was the weather in Minnesota..
• Headline: Sunnis Go to Polls, This Time, to Retain a Voice. Impact: Sunni participation in the polls set a precedent that voting could actually matter, which led to a delightful mix of hope and disappointment in future elections.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'I voted' became a trend on social media after this election? In a world where people prefer to post about brunch, that’s saying something!.