OCTOBER 6, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Steve Jobs and the Digital Revolution. Impact: Thanks to Mr. Jobs, we now have smartphones that distract us from our existential crises and apps that help us find the nearest avocado toast. Who knew one man could lead us to such culinary and technological decadence?. Fact: Did you know that without Steve Jobs, we might still be using flip phones and writing letters? Thank goodness he came along to save us from the horrors of normal communication!.
• Headline: Transforming Space: A Maine Home Makeover. Impact: This couple's transformation of their home set off a trend in DIY renovations that caused a nationwide shortage of shiplap and paint. Every Instagram influencer suddenly became a 'home improvement expert' overnight.. Fact: Did you know that zoning rules are actually just a polite way of saying, 'We don't want your crazy ideas ruining our neighborhood'? Welcome to the club!.
• Headline: The Race to Grow the One-Ton Pumpkin. Impact: The quest for the one-ton pumpkin led to competitive gardening that eventually inspired reality TV shows. Yes, folks, we went from 'Survivor' to 'Pumpkin Wars'. Thanks, humanity!. Fact: Did you know that pumpkin growing is the only sport where the only thing heavier than your pumpkin is the weight of your dreams? Go big or go home!.
• Headline: Europe Tries to Stave Off a Reckoning. Impact: Europe's avoidance of a Lehman Brothers moment led to a bizarre series of fiscal gymnastics that will confuse economists for decades. It’s like watching someone try to juggle while riding a unicycle on a tightrope.. Fact: Did you know that avoiding a financial reckoning is like ignoring a giant elephant in the room? Eventually, it sits on you, and all you can do is hope for a trampoline!.