JANUARY 24, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Awaiting the Supreme Court's Ruling. Impact: Had this couple not waited for the Supreme Court to rule, they might have inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend of 'waiting for the verdict' in every relationship. Who knew love could be so judicial?. Fact: Did you know that 'marriage' was once seen as a business transaction? Just think, if law degrees were required for love back then, we'd all be in trouble!.
• Headline: SkyMall's Rise at 30,000 Feet. Impact: The rise and fall of SkyMall might have inadvertently led to the invention of online shopping as a means to avoid awkward conversations with strangers about inflatable yard flamingos.. Fact: SkyMall was so popular that it even had a following among people who never flew. Who doesn't want a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat at home?.
• Headline: Deflategate: Gamesmanship or Cheating?. Impact: Deflategate not only changed football but also gave birth to an entire genre of conspiracy theories about other sports. Thanks to this, we now have 'Is the Moon landing faked?' level debates about baseball cheating.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Deflategate' was so catchy that it was almost trademarked? Just imagine buying merchandise with that word on it!.
• Headline: Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Leaves Governor Cuomo in Difficult Spot. Impact: Sheldon Silver’s arrest might have actually led to a dramatic increase in the number of political thrillers being written. Nothing like a little political scandal to stir the creative juices!. Fact: Did you know that New York politics is so dramatic that it could be a soap opera? Spoiler alert: everyone is guilty until proven innocent!.
• Headline: Meant to Keep Malaria Out, Mosquito Nets Are Used to Haul Fish In. Impact: The misuse of mosquito nets could lead to a future where fish rule the waters and humans are left to negotiate with them for dinner. Talk about a slippery slope!. Fact: Did you know that using mosquito nets for fishing is a bit like using a diamond ring to catch a cold? Some things are just not meant for certain tasks!.