APRIL 15, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Teenager Inspires New Liberty Stamp. Impact: This mishap led to a surge in patriotic-themed slot machines, inadvertently making Lady Liberty the unofficial mascot of gambling. Who knew the Founding Fathers would trade their ideals for a jackpot?. Fact: The original Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, while this one was a gift from Vegas to your wallet!.
• Headline: Tomato Thefts Linked to Market Prices. Impact: As tomato prices spiked, so did the creativity of thieves. This led to a nationwide black market for produce, prompting the rise of the 'Tomato Mafia'—definitely not a salad worth dressing.. Fact: The only thing more unstable than tomato prices? The moral compass of those who steal them!.
• Headline: The Business Market Plays Cloud Computing Catch-Up. Impact: As businesses scrambled to catch up with cloud computing, the tech bubble inflated even further, leading to the inception of 'cloud consultants'—a new breed of professionals who charge to tell you what Google already knows.. Fact: Once upon a time, companies thought 'cloud computing' was just a really bad weather forecast!.
• Headline: A Boy and His Steed, Far From Humane Society. Impact: The play's portrayal of World War I horrors influenced modern filmmakers, leading to an influx of war-themed dramas. Pretty soon, every blockbuster will have a horse that can dramatically convey the futility of war.. Fact: War Horse was so popular that it almost made horses fashionable again—thankfully, they never brought back bell-bottoms!.