MAY 17, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revival of English Whisky Making. Impact: If only this distillery had set up shop earlier, perhaps England would have won the World Cup by now—because nothing says football victory like a good dram of whisky. Who knew the secret to sporting glory lay in distillation?. Fact: Whisky is often referred to as 'water of life'—or as some might call it, 'liquid courage for the next karaoke night'..
• Headline: In California Race, Pedigree vs. Policy (and Bit of TV Nostalgia). Impact: This race could have paved the way for future celebrity politicians, leading to a world where every election is a reality show. Imagine future debates turning into celebrity roast sessions—'You're fired!' might just become a common debate tactic.. Fact: Bobby Shriver is related to the Kennedys, who are basically the Kardashians of American politics—famous for being famous, but with slightly more tragic backstories..
• Headline: Geithner, Staying on Script. Impact: Geithner's book failing to clarify the financial crisis may have inadvertently set the stage for countless conspiracy theories. Who needs facts when you can have a world where every economic downturn is a secret plot by the Illuminati?. Fact: Tim Geithner was once mistaken for a bank teller—proof that sometimes even the guys who run the economy look like they couldn't spell 'capitalism' if you spotted them the 'cap'..