NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Renault Twizy: The Modern Quadricycle. Impact: The Renault Twizy E.V. sparked a worldwide obsession with tiny vehicles, leading to the global 'Mini-Motor' craze where everyone decided that size really did matter, causing an influx of pocket-sized vehicles that couldn’t even fit a sandwich.. Fact: Did you know the Twizy is so small it can fit in an elevator? So if you ever get tired of driving, you can just take the lift up to your destination!.
• Headline: The Evolution of Automotive Lighting Design. Impact: The trend of stylized headlights led to the rise of car fashion weeks, where manufacturers showcase their latest lighting designs on the runway, culminating in a bizarre moment where a car was declared the best-dressed 'model' of the season.. Fact: Fun fact: Some car manufacturers now spend more on designing headlights than on the actual engine. Because, you know, priorities..
• Headline: Rikers Island Contributions After Storm. Impact: The inmates’ unexpected act of kindness led to a new genre of reality TV where jailbirds become community heroes, proving that sometimes, criminals are just misunderstood philanthropists.. Fact: Did you know that Rikers Island is not just a jail but also a place where you might find a surprising number of future reality TV stars?.
• Headline: Egyptian President and Obama Forge Link in Gaza Deal. Impact: The alliance formed between Obama and Morsi was the beginning of a chain reaction leading to countless awkward diplomacy selfies, as world leaders realized that if they didn’t document their meetings, did they even happen?. Fact: Did you know that every time a world leader makes an agreement, a meme is born? It's a scientifically proven fact - check your TikTok feed!.
• Headline: H.P.’s Misstep Shows the Risk in Big Ideas. Impact: H.P.'s blunder became the cautionary tale for tech companies everywhere, leading to a new boardroom phrase: 'Don't pull an HP', which became synonymous with disastrous acquisitions.. Fact: Did you know that after the Autonomy acquisition, HP’s stock price plummeted so much that it almost needed a parachute?.