SEPTEMBER 9, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Innovating Research for Profit at IBM. Impact: Thanks to IBM's newfound research profitability, future scientists will forever be haunted by the specter of corporate sponsorship, leading to a dystopian future where every experiment requires a commercial jingle.. Fact: Eureka! is actually a term used by Archimedes, but I guess it really means 'Look! I found a way to monetize science!'.
• Headline: Fashion Icon Roberto Cavalli Shines Bright. Impact: Roberto Cavalli’s zebra prints would eventually inspire countless Halloween costumes, turning the once-fashionable into a costume aisle staple. Who knew black and white stripes could be so versatile?. Fact: Did you know that wearing animal prints is a way to channel your inner wild? Just don’t go too far or you might attract the wrong kind of attention..
• Headline: Avoiding Pitfalls in Buying Raw Land. Impact: The pitfalls of buying raw land will lead future generations to invest in virtual real estate instead, sparking a trend where people own nothing but pixels and regrets.. Fact: Buying land is like dating; it looks great at first, but things can get complicated quickly. Just remember to read the fine print!.
• Headline: 'Our Mother Missing'. Impact: Karin Louise Dickson's story highlights the long-term impacts of mental health stigma, leading to more awareness and better support systems in the future—because, you know, it's about time.. Fact: Paranoid schizophrenia affects millions, and yet the stigma remains. It’s like a ghost that refuses to leave, but maybe someday we can finally exorcise it..