JUNE 13, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Goalkeeping Glory and Blunders at the Match. Impact: If Tim Howard hadn't been so steady, the ripple of that match could have led to a British invasion of the U.S. to reclaim their 'football' glory. Luckily for us, they decided to stick to tea time instead.. Fact: Did you know that Robert Green's blunder was so infamous that it might have inspired the phrase 'green with envy'? Just a theory..
• Headline: U.S. Focuses on Afghan Corruption Issues. Impact: U.S. Intelligence's newfound focus on Afghan graft led to an avalanche of 'investigative' reports, which eventually morphed into a popular reality TV series titled 'The Real Office: Kabul Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'graft' has nothing to do with gardening? But I guess that would explain why some politicians keep digging themselves deeper..
• Headline: US Shocks England in World Cup Opener. Impact: Robert Green's infamous blunder not only cost England a match but also sparked a national debate on the quality of goalkeeping gloves. Who knew that latex could have such far-reaching consequences?. Fact: Did you know that 'Hop, Skip and a Tie' was originally the title of a children's book about a confused kangaroo? Guess they had it right all along..
• Headline: Ethnic Rioting Ravages Kyrgyzstan. Impact: The ethnic rioting in Kyrgyzstan sent shockwaves through the region, ultimately leading to a global spike in the demand for conflict resolution courses. Because nothing says 'peace' like a PowerPoint presentation.. Fact: Did you know that the official death toll of over 100 can be seen as a tragic reminder that sometimes, humanity really knows how to throw a party—a particularly disastrous one..
• Headline: Obama Plans First Oval Office Speech to Put Pressure on BP. Impact: Obama's Oval Office speech about BP not only put pressure on the company but also inadvertently started a trend of world leaders giving speeches from their couches. Comfort is key, after all.. Fact: Did you know that Oval Office speeches are the original 'How to Look Presidential' tutorials? And no, they don’t include how to actually solve problems..