JUNE 6, 2007

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• Headline: Afghanistan Gold Artifacts Exhibition Debate. Impact: This exhibition sparked a curiosity about Afghanistan that ultimately led to a surge in tourism, but mostly it just made people realize they have no idea where Afghanistan is on a map. Spoiler: it’s not next to Starbucks.. Fact: Did you know that Afghanistan is home to some of the world's most stunning landscapes and rich history? Too bad most folks only know it for the war and this exhibition deal..
• Headline: Yankees' Rare Victorious Performance. Impact: The Yankees' one-off victory was like a brief glimmer of hope, leading to a false sense of security that eventually resulted in the team's overconfidence and subsequent spectacular failures. Thanks, universe!. Fact: Did you know the Yankees' payroll is often larger than some small countries? Yet they still can’t seem to figure out how to win consistently. Go figure!.
• Headline: The Eternal Vaudeville of the Spiritual Mind. Impact: Rinde Eckert’s performance piece on Niebuhr likely led to a resurgence of interest in theology among hipsters, resulting in more ironic beards and overpriced coffee being consumed in the name of 'deep thought'.. Fact: Did you know Reinhold Niebuhr is credited with coining the Serenity Prayer? I guess he was trying to help people cope with the chaos of life—unlike today’s performance artists who just throw existential crises at you..
• Headline: From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight. Impact: The controversy over the turkey waste fuel could lead to a nationwide debate about alternative energy sources, ultimately resulting in people arguing over whether it’s better to burn turkey or just eat it. Spoiler: the answer is always to eat it.. Fact: Did you know that turkey waste can be converted into fuel? Because when you run out of Thanksgiving leftovers, you might as well power your car with the remains of Uncle Bob’s dry turkey..