JANUARY 1, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring New York's Hidden Underground. Impact: Had this underground journey not happened, who knows? Maybe New York would have remained blissfully unaware of the weird stuff lurking below, and the trend of urban spelunking would have never taken off, leading to a world where people actually cared about things like... I don't know, fresh air?. Fact: Did you know that New York's underground is like a giant labyrinth? So if you ever get lost, just remember to bring snacks and a good sense of humor!.
• Headline: Caring Approaches for Alzheimer’s Patients. Impact: Imagine a world where unlimited chocolate leads to world peace. This Phoenix nursing home might just be the birthplace of a new diplomatic strategy: 'Chocolate Diplomacy' could become a real thing, with leaders exchanging chocolate bars instead of threats!. Fact: Did you know that chocolate has been known to boost mood? So really, who needs therapy when you can just binge on chocolate and call it self-care?.
• Headline: Guilty Verdict for a Tycoon, and Russia. Impact: Khodorkovsky's guilty verdict was like throwing a rock into a pond of political unrest; the ripples just keep spreading. Who knows, this could be the moment that caused a butterfly to flap its wings and lead to a whole new era of oligarchs being a little more cautious about their billionaire antics.. Fact: Did you know that being a tycoon in Russia is like playing Monopoly, but with real consequences? Just remember to pass GO and try not to end up in jail!.