JANUARY 30, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: MF Global Bankruptcy Reaches Resolution. Impact: After this bankruptcy, investment firms realized that pushing clients to the edge could lead to a surprising turnaround, or at least a well-timed bailout. It ultimately inspired a new trend in corporate mismanagement: ‘How to Fail Spectacularly and Still Win’ seminars.. Fact: Did you know that MF Global was once a big player in the commodities market? But hey, who needs a good reputation when you can just declare bankruptcy and call it a day?.
• Headline: Boeing 787 Battery Reliability Issues. Impact: The grounding of the Boeing 787 led to a wave of distrust in aviation technology, causing a spike in the sales of tinfoil hats among frequent fliers who now believe every flight is an elaborate conspiracy.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more grounded than the 787s during this fiasco were the dreams of everyone who thought flying was a safe and reliable experience. Spoiler alert: it’s not..
• Headline: Chicago's Struggle with Gun Violence Laws. Impact: Chicago's struggle with gun laws led to a nationwide debate, resulting in an influx of memes about laws being as effective as a chocolate teapot. It even inspired a hit comedy show: ‘Law and Order: Gun Control Unit’.. Fact: Did you know that Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S.? Because clearly, making laws is the same as enforcing them, right? Right?.
• Headline: Modesty in Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Is Enforced by Secret Squads. Impact: The secret enforcement of modesty in Brooklyn gave rise to a new reality show: ‘Keeping Up with the Secret Squads,’ where shadows patrol the streets, ensuring no one wears anything that could be deemed too revealing. Who knew modesty could be so dramatic?. Fact: Did you know that in ultra-Orthodox communities, even mannequins have to follow strict dress codes? Because nothing says 'fashion' like a fully covered plastic torso..
• Headline: He Sings the Songs, and His Audience Does, Too. Impact: Barry Manilow's Broadway return sparked a revival of ‘70s nostalgia, leading to an unexpected surge in disco-themed dance classes and a regrettable resurgence of bell-bottoms. Thank you, Barry!. Fact: Did you know that Barry Manilow has sold over 75 million records? Most of those were probably sold to people who thought it was a great way to avoid listening to modern music..