OCTOBER 24, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Giants' Remarkable World Series Journey. Impact: If the Giants hadn't triumphed, we might have ended up with a world where the Phillies won and somehow invented a new flavor of cheese that took over the culinary world. Thank goodness for baseball, keeping cheese at bay!. Fact: Did you know the Giants' victory made San Francisco's fans question their loyalty to sourdough bread? Because nothing says 'celebration' like a hot dog and a side of existential crisis..
• Headline: Haiti Faces Cholera Outbreak Threat. Impact: This cholera outbreak could lead to a new wave of international aid and public health initiatives, which would eventually inspire the creation of the world’s first 'health influencer' on social media. Thanks, Haiti!. Fact: Did you know that cholera has been around since the dawn of civilization? Talk about an ancient party crasher that just won’t leave!.
• Headline: Home Runs and Demons for Hamilton and Mantle. Impact: If Mantle and Hamilton hadn't been so publicly tortured, we might have missed out on a potential new genre of sports therapy. Imagine therapy sessions for athletes becoming an Olympic event!. Fact: Did you know that Mickey Mantle actually said, 'It’s tough to make a comeback when you’re not playing'? Wise words from a man who knew a thing or two about comebacks—and not just in baseball..
• Headline: ‘Angels in America’ Earns Place in Pantheon. Impact: The revival of 'Angels in America' could lead to a resurgence in angel-themed merchandise, sparking a bizarre trend of halo-shaped cookies and 'angel' skincare lines. Heaven help us!. Fact: Did you know that 'Angels in America' was so impactful that it single-handedly convinced people that multi-part plays could indeed be a good idea? Thanks, Tony Kushner, for setting the bar at 'epic.'.