NOVEMBER 16, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Physics of Football Collisions Explained. Impact: If Dr. Gay hadn't compared football collisions to atomic physics, we might not have invented the sport of 'Quantum Football,' where players dodge not just tackles but the very fabric of space-time. The NFL might have been a lot more confusing and a lot less popular.. Fact: Did you know that if you rearranged the letters in 'football physics,' you get 'a flop to be shit,' which perfectly describes the way some teams perform every season?.
• Headline: Pataki Vetoes Key Budget Reform Bill. Impact: Pataki's veto was the butterfly flapping its wings that led to New York's budget process being a chaotic mess for years to come, eventually inspiring a new reality show: 'Survivor: Albany Edition.' Who knew political dysfunction could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that in New York, there's more chance of winning the lottery than getting a straightforward budget passed on time? But hey, at least you can buy a ticket while waiting!.
• Headline: Celebrating Subway Graffiti's Legacy. Impact: In a surprising twist, the subway graffiti that was once considered a plague inspired a whole generation of street artists. If it weren't for this 'plague,' Banksy might have been just another guy with spray paint and a dream, stuck in a cubicle.. Fact: Did you know that graffiti artists are the only people who can legally deface property and still call it 'art'? Talk about a career path!.
• Headline: Bermuda Firm Is Subpoenaedin Inquiry Into Insurers. Impact: The Bermuda insurance investigation may have led to the creation of the Bermuda Triangle as a place for shady business practices. Who knew that a firm investigating insurance could have such a mysterious legacy?. Fact: Did you know that Bermuda is not just famous for its insurance firms? It's also known for its pink sand beaches, so you can drown your financial sorrows while sunbathing..
• Headline: A Political Veteran Ascendant. Impact: Richard J. Codey’s rise to political prominence was like the start of a bad soap opera, where plot twists abound, and nobody knows who will end up in power next. This set the stage for a new genre of political drama—'As the Budget Turns.'. Fact: Did you know that being a New Jersey politician is like being in a family reunion where everyone is fighting over the last slice of pizza? It's messy, loud, and usually ends in tears..