APRIL 6, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama's Nuclear Arms Policy Shift. Impact: If Obama hadn't limited nuclear arms usage, we might have been living in a world where countries had to issue 'nuclear warning labels' on their maps—'Caution: Highly Explosive Area!' Imagine the tourism industry!. Fact: Did you know that nuclear weapons were once thought to be a great way to make friends? Turns out, they don't work well for icebreakers..
• Headline: Citigroup's New Growth Strategy. Impact: Citigroup's CEO shedding complex businesses eventually led to banks simplifying their services, which might have contributed to the rise of apps that let you transfer money with a few taps—because who needs face-to-face banking?. Fact: Fun Fact: The simpler a bank's services, the more likely they are to charge you for using their own ATM!.
• Headline: JM Eagle's Guarantee Amid Legal Battle. Impact: JM Eagle's extended guarantee might have led to an unexpected boom in DIY home repairs, as homeowners suddenly felt like they could just 'fix' their plumbing with a sprinkle of hope and a lifetime warranty.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more leaky than defective pipes is a politician's promise? But at least the pipes come with a guarantee!.
• Headline: Researchers Trace Data Theft to Intruders in China. Impact: The discovery of data theft by Chinese intruders set off a chain reaction of cyber defenses, leading to a world where your toaster might need a firewall just to keep your breakfast safe.. Fact: Did you know that the most common password is still 'password'? Cybersecurity: 1, Common Sense: 0..