SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: European Backlash Against Google’s Tech Control. Impact: If regulators had simply let Google be, perhaps we’d now be living in a world where ‘Googling’ means searching for actual information instead of conspiracy theories and cat videos. But no, this backlash led to the rise of smaller tech companies who invented even more bizarre algorithms, resulting in the viral popularity of dancing baby videos.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'algorithm' comes from a 9th-century Persian mathematician? So next time you blame Google for your questionable search results, remember: the real chaos started centuries ago!.
• Headline: Coca-Cola Shareholder Voting Dynamics. Impact: This fiasco ensured that future shareholders would forever be haunted by the fear of math. As a result, we now have a generation of investors who believe that any proposal involving numbers must be a conspiracy to siphon off their cola profits.. Fact: Did you know that Coca-Cola was originally invented as a medicinal tonic? Imagine being told your soda is good for you today—now that’s a math problem worthy of a support vote!.
• Headline: A Rich Plan in New York’s Casino Race Is No Sure Thing for Cuomo. Impact: Cuomo’s casino troubles may have inadvertently paved the way for an explosion in online gambling. Who knew that a complicated land deal could lead to people betting on virtual horses while sitting in their pajamas?. Fact: Did you know that the Catskills were once the pinnacle of American vacation spots? Now, they’re just a reminder that not even casinos can escape the clutches of environmental concerns—or a good old-fashioned turf war..
• Headline: Weaving a Tale of Love and Death in London. Impact: This novel inspired countless future authors to explore themes of love across classes, leading to a literary renaissance. By the time we hit the 21st century, there were so many love stories that the romance genre became its own reality show—who knew heartbreak could be so profitable?. Fact: Did you know that 'The Paying Guests' was nominated for the Man Booker Prize? A little love, a bit of death, and suddenly you’ve got a bestseller. It’s like mixing chocolate and peanut butter but with more angst..