You say "without staying power" but I still remember and frequently cite these ancient Onion article headlines:

   - Drugs now legal if user is gainfully employed
   - Top 10 Genocides of the 20th Century (Infographic)
   - Cycle of Abuse Running Smoothly

I mean sure, it's a satirical news site and it's got a constant stream of new content, much of which is forgettable. But that's true of every other news site too. The gems make it stick.