MARCH 2, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gavin Doyle: Nightlife Icon Emerges. Impact: Gavin Doyle's rise to nightlife stardom sparked a global trend of people trying to gain access to exclusive clubs, which led to the invention of the 'VIP' status. Ironically, this made everyone feel special while simultaneously making them feel like they were missing out.. Fact: Did you know that velvet ropes were originally used to keep out unwanted guests at royal events? Now they just keep out anyone who forgot to wear their designer shoes..
• Headline: Lawyers Investigate 10th-Century Statue Dispute. Impact: The dispute over the statue has set a precedent that could lead to museums worldwide scrambling to prove ownership of their artifacts, possibly resulting in the world's first 'Artifact Olympics' where nations compete to reclaim their treasures.. Fact: Did you know that 10th-century statues often come with a side of drama? Apparently, they were the original 'hot topics' for ancient civilizations..
• Headline: Way to Reach Kim Jong-un? Follow the Ball. Impact: Rodman's bizarre friendship with Kim Jong-un may have inadvertently turned North Korea into a tourist hotspot for the curious and the brave, who now want to play basketball with dictators.. Fact: Did you know that Dennis Rodman once tried to teach Kim how to play basketball? Apparently, diplomacy includes slam dunks and free throws now..
• Headline: Penney’s and Macy’s Battle Over Martha Stewart Products. Impact: The fierce rivalry between J.C. Penney and Macy's over Martha Stewart products not only heightened tensions in the retail world but also cemented Martha Stewart's status as the accidental queen of middle-class domestic warfare.. Fact: Did you know that Martha Stewart's real secret ingredient is intense corporate drama? Who knew home goods could come with a side of courtroom battles?.