JULY 5, 2005

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• Headline: Valerie Wilson: Spy Controversy Unfolds. Impact: If only Valerie E. Wilson had just kept her identity a secret like everyone else on the internet, we might have saved ourselves a few decades of spy novels and conspiracy theories. But alas, here we are, living in a world where we know more about spies than we do about our own neighbors.. Fact: Did you know that keeping secrets is actually a full-time job? Just ask any spy—oh wait, you can’t, they’re too busy being mysteriously silent..
• Headline: Exploring the Complexity of Bisexuality. Impact: This study on bisexuality could send shockwaves through the dating world, leading to a new era of confusion where people question if they're attracted to their favorite pizza toppings or just trying to figure out their love lives.. Fact: Did you know that Sigmund Freud probably had a lot more questions about love than answers? No wonder he spent his life analyzing dreams—there was just too much confusion about attraction!.
• Headline: Seeing the City and Its Past by Starlight. Impact: This midnight history hunt could lead to another wave of hipster historians who think they can unearth the past with nothing but a craft beer and a vintage camera. Buckle up, history buffs; the timeline is about to get a little more hipster.. Fact: Did you know that chasing history is a lot like chasing your dog after it steals your sandwich? You’ll never catch it, but you’ll get a workout and possibly a new appreciation for the past—or just a very empty plate..
• Headline: Energy-Rich Nations Are Raising Price of Foreign Admittance. Impact: Bolivia's tax increases might just be the push needed for energy companies to start a new trend: 'Energy Tax Avoidance Retreats,' where CEOs practice yoga while contemplating the moral implications of their wealth. Namaste.. Fact: Did you know that energy companies are like teenagers? They always want more money and don't understand why they can't just have it without consequences. Welcome to adulthood, kids!.