MAY 12, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Restoration of the Morgan Library Begins. Impact: This restoration sparked a global trend where wealthy individuals felt compelled to restore their own extravagant libraries, leading to an unprecedented boom in the bookbinding industry. Who knew a little paint could change the course of literary history?. Fact: Did you know that J.P. Morgan once borrowed a book from the library and never returned it? The overdue fines would have financed a small country!.
• Headline: Peter A. Chernin's New Media Venture. Impact: Chernin's media empire creation led to a chain reaction resulting in countless failed startups that tried to compete with his vision, most of which were run by hipsters with more enthusiasm than business acumen. Thanks, Peter, for the endless supply of cringe-worthy pitches!. Fact: Did you know that Chernin once tried to start a podcast about his cat? Spoiler: It wasn't a hit..
• Headline: IMF's Key Role in Greek Financial Recovery. Impact: The IMF's meddling resulted in a domino effect where countries began to treat financial bailouts like a game of Monopoly—except nobody was having fun, and everyone was just really, really broke. Thanks for the 'fun' times, IMF!. Fact: Did you know the IMF once suggested Greece consider selling its islands? Because who doesn’t want to buy a piece of paradise with a side of debt?.
• Headline: Revamped Microsoft Office Will Be Free on the Web. Impact: This move led to a massive increase in procrastination as people suddenly had free access to PowerPoint templates to create presentations about their cats. Imagine the number of corporate meetings ruined by feline distractions!. Fact: Did you know that before this change, the most common excuse for not finishing a report was 'My Microsoft Office is broken'? What a classic!.