NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fierce Passion for Fieros. Impact: If that New Jersey man had opted for a Ferrari instead of those Fieros, he might have become a trendsetter in automotive culture. Instead, we got an entire generation convinced that plastic cars were the future. Thanks for that.. Fact: Did you know that the Fiero was Pontiac's first attempt at a sports car? And judging by the number still on the road, clearly, they thought, 'Why not have a midengine car made out of the same material as action figures?'.
• Headline: The Lamborghini Huracán: A Speed Icon. Impact: The Lamborghini Huracán's straight-line performance inspired countless teenagers with unrealistic expectations about car ownership. Just think, if they hadn’t made it so fast, we might have avoided the 2020s era of urban speed demons and social media influencers pretending to know how to drive.. Fact: Did you know that the Huracán is named after a fighting bull? Because nothing says 'I’m a responsible adult' quite like a car that’s literally named after a creature designed to charge at people..
• Headline: Celebrating Renovation Completion. Impact: The contractor party could have sparked a new trend of celebratory demolition, leading to a future where home renovations are more like raves. Just imagine: DJ, dance floor, and a bunch of people ripping out drywall. Party on, home improvement!. Fact: Did you know that many contractors actually prefer to be given a party instead of cash? It’s true! Just kidding, but it would be funny if it were..
• Headline: In France, New Review of 35-Hour Workweek. Impact: The rethinking of the 35-hour workweek could have sent shockwaves through the global economy. If it had succeeded, we might be living in a world where everyone works less and enjoys life more. But hey, who needs happiness when you can have a paycheck?. Fact: Did you know that the 35-hour workweek was initially designed to improve workers' quality of life? Clearly, someone forgot to tell the economy that. Thanks, capitalism!.