How The Streisand Effect Makes The Information People Want Hidden More Popular
Today in 2003, the filing of a lawsuit that led to a fascinating and significant phenomenon here in the Information Age: it’s known as the Streisand Effect.
Pennsylvania Once Tried To Make It A Crime To Mock The Governor In Editorial Cartoons
Today in 1843, the birthday of Samuel W. Pennypacker. When he was governor of Pennsylvania his supporters tried to make certain types of editorial cartoons a crime (!)
Wausau, Wisconsin (Kind Of) Banned Snowball Fights For Over A Century
Today in 2020, Wausau, Wisconsin's long-running and notorious ban on snowball fights was finally off the books! Though there was actually more to the story than the uproar suggested.
The Cherry Sisters Baffled Vaudeville But Guaranteed Newspapers The Right To Criticize Bad Shows
Today in 1901, a court decision protected the right to say pretty much whatever we like while reviewing a podcast, or a song, or a performance. And it all started with some of the strangest performances of all time.
Cap’n Crunch Once Got Sued Because There Weren’t Actual Berries In Crunch Berries Cereal
For National Cereal Day, the stories of people who have taken cereal makers to court over some pretty eye-opening claims.
Tom Waits Went To Court Over An Ad For Doritos
Today in 1949, the birthday of musician Tom Waits. His path has been unique and singular, accept no imitations… no really. A Tom Waits imitation once led the singer to sue a giant snack company.
Why You Can’t Use Pepsi Points To Get A Fighter Jet
A guy tried to use a huge number of points in a Pepsi reward program to buy a fighter jet, which the soda maker had jokingly offered in one of its ads. It didn't work, but still, an A for effort.