MARCH 4, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Disney's Bold Oz Prequel Adventure. Impact: If Disney hadn't decided to revisit Oz, the entire genre of 'childhood nostalgia reboots' might have remained a quaint idea, leaving us with far fewer poorly executed sequels to roll our eyes at.. Fact: Did you know that Dorothy was originally supposed to have a pet elephant? Imagine the marketing on that one!.
• Headline: LeBron's Impact on Knicks' Playoff Dreams. Impact: LeBron's dominance over the Knicks has likely caused an entire generation of Knicks fans to develop a deep-seated reliance on anti-anxiety medication. Thanks, LeBron!. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks' last championship was so long ago, they could technically put it in a museum? Oh wait, they did!.
• Headline: As Hacking Against U.S. Rises, Experts Try to Pin Down Motive. Impact: The rise of hacking against the U.S. has led to countless conspiracy theories, including the idea that your toaster might be spying on you. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the most common motive for cyberattacks is actually just boredom? Seriously, hackers need hobbies..
• Headline: Where Apps Meet Work, Secret Data Is at Risk. Impact: The struggle between employees posting online and IT departments trying to protect data has likely led to the invention of the world's most convoluted corporate jargon. Thanks, smartphones!. Fact: Did you know that if we put as much effort into securing data as we do into arguing about whether pineapple belongs on pizza, we might actually solve the problem?.