MAY 31, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Softbank's Strategic Expansion into China. Impact: Softbank's investments in China sparked a tech revolution that led to every cat in the world getting its own Instagram account. Thanks, Japan!. Fact: Did you know that the tech industry in China is so vast, they have an app for everything? Even for deciding what app you should download next..
• Headline: Newsweek: A Magazine on the Auction Block. Impact: The potential sale of Newsweek was the catalyst for the rise of countless bloggers who believed they could become the next big journalist. Spoiler: they didn't.. Fact: Fun fact: Newsweek once had a circulation of 3 million. Now, it’s mostly known for being the answer to ‘What magazine could I find in a dentist's waiting room?’.
• Headline: Eri Yoshida Makes Baseball History. Impact: Eri Yoshida’s debut inspired a generation of women who realized they could throw a knuckleball, proving that even in sports, it’s not just about how hard you throw, but how weird.. Fact: Did you know that Eri's knuckleball is so unpredictable that it’s been known to confuse both batters and umpires? Talk about a real game-changer!.
• Headline: U.S. to Aid South Korea With Naval Defense Plan. Impact: U.S. naval aid to South Korea led to a series of unfortunate events, including the dramatic rise of 'Surprise Attack' parties, proving once again that preparedness is overrated.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'peace through strength' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's build a really big boat and hope for the best'?.
• Headline: An Untapped Phone Call in Italy? It’s Possible. Impact: The new wiretapping law in Italy created a black market for phone conversations, leading to the rise of 'Undercover Gossip' as a popular underground sport.. Fact: Fun fact: In Italy, eavesdropping is practically a national pastime. If only there were a medal for that!.