FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Empower Your DIY Projects Today!. Impact: This shopping spree led to an explosion of DIY projects, resulting in a surge of people trying to fix their own homes. This, of course, led to a decade of poorly constructed furniture and the rise of 'How to fix your DIY disaster' YouTube channels.. Fact: Did you know that for every tool bought, there’s a 50% chance it’ll end up in the garage collecting dust? It's like the tools are just waiting for their moment to shine... which is never..
• Headline: Unleashing Wireless Scanning Revolution. Impact: The introduction of wireless scanning led to a society where people began to expect everything to be instantaneous. This ultimately resulted in the rise of impatient coffee drinkers and the eventual invention of the 'express latte' - a drink that takes longer to order than to make.. Fact: Fun fact: The first mobile scanner was so bulky it could double as a small dog. Some users were confused and ended up taking their 'dog' to the park instead of the office..
• Headline: From Founders to Decorators, Facebook Riches. Impact: The wealth generated by Facebook not only changed the lives of its founders but also paved the way for the 'influencer' economy, where people now make money from posting pictures of their breakfast. Who knew toast could be such a lucrative business?. Fact: Did you know that if you collected all the money made from Facebook's IPO, you could buy an actual country? Imagine the country of 'LikeLand' where everyone is just mildly entertained..
• Headline: Investors Get the Chance to Assess Facebook’s Potential. Impact: This initial valuation kickstarted a tech bubble that convinced everyone that social media platforms were the future. This led to a series of bad investments in 'next big things' like MySpace 2.0 and Pets.com. Spoiler alert: none of them worked out.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than Facebook's valuation was the egos of its investors? They were convinced they could turn a cat video into a billion-dollar idea. Spoiler: They were wrong..