MAY 27, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Einhorn's Bold Investment in the Mets. Impact: This investment sparked a series of events that eventually led to a reality TV show about hedge fund managers competing to buy the worst sports teams, resulting in a new genre of entertainment that nobody asked for.. Fact: Did you know that 'betting on the Mets' has officially replaced 'picking a losing lottery ticket' as the most depressing investment strategy?.
• Headline: Cholesterol Treatment Study Shakes Heart Disease Beliefs. Impact: This study inadvertently caused a global crisis in the cholesterol-raising supplement industry, leading to millions of people questioning their avocado toast diets and dramatically reducing Instagram food posts.. Fact: Did you know that before this study, people thought raising good cholesterol was like putting a cherry on top of a sundae? Turns out, it was more like adding a soggy napkin instead..
• Headline: When Children’s Scribbles Hide a Prison Drug. Impact: The discovery of this contraband led to a nationwide crackdown, resulting in the invention of 'Prison Art' as a new underground market, making ex-cons the unexpected new influencers of modern art.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'art is subjective' was coined by a former inmate who was just trying to explain why his scribbles were being sold for thousands?.