JULY 31, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: F.D.A. Approves Groundbreaking Stem Cell Trial. Impact: If stem cell research had been fully embraced earlier, we might have developed a way to resurrect dinosaurs by now. Just imagine a T-Rex in Times Square—perfect for selfies but terrifying for pedestrians.. Fact: Did you know that the FDA once approved a new type of foot fungus treatment that was actually just a fancy name for vinegar? Yeah, medical science can be a bit... vinegary..
• Headline: Wyly Brothers and Tax Evasion Allegations. Impact: The Wyly brothers' tax evasion saga has inspired countless wannabe criminals to think they could get away with it too. Spoiler: they can't. Thanks for the tips, guys!. Fact: Did you know that the IRS once considered letting people pay their taxes with Monopoly money? Just kidding, but it’s not like they’re getting any more fun with the real stuff..
• Headline: Debate Over Ground Zero Mosque Escalates. Impact: This debate about the mosque near Ground Zero sparked a national conversation on religious freedom, leading to countless awkward Thanksgiving dinners where Uncle Bob drops his 'I saw it on Facebook' opinions.. Fact: Did you know that Ground Zero was originally called 'The Forgotten Parking Lot'? Because who doesn’t want to remember the place where tragedy struck while looking for a place to park?.
• Headline: Mother’s Savior: A Revelation. Impact: This revelation about a mother's bravery during WWII might inspire future generations to dig into family histories, leading to a resurgence of amateur sleuths armed with nothing but Ancestry.com subscriptions.. Fact: Did you know that during WWII, the Nazis had a secret department dedicated to finding lost socks? It was a real sock hunt, but they really missed the bigger picture..
• Headline: Power Player. Impact: Mo Vaughn's transition from baseball to housing rehab may have set off a trend where athletes think they can do anything. Next up: a former quarterback opening a gourmet tofu restaurant.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'rehabbing' used to mean fixing up a house, but now it just means trying to fix athletes who can’t stop getting into trouble? Progress!.