JULY 19, 2007

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• Headline: Dollar Declines Impact Overseas Travelers. Impact: The dollar's decline led to a worldwide revolution in currency-exchange rates, causing tourists to become amateur financial analysts while trying to make sense of their overpriced lattes abroad. And thus began the era of budget travelers learning to live on ramen noodles instead of steak.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'You get what you pay for' was actually coined by a tourist trying to explain why they couldn’t afford anything in Europe? Spoiler: it didn't go well..
• Headline: Exploring Life in Dynamic Shanghai. Impact: Emily Prager's move to Shanghai signified the beginning of a trend where people left their stable lives for cities that never sleep. This ultimately led to a world where everyone is constantly on the move, and the phrase 'Netflix and chill' was replaced with 'Jet-set and thrill.'. Fact: Did you know that Shanghai is so fast-paced that even the Wi-Fi is in a hurry? Good luck buffering during your next video call!.
• Headline: Victorian Baths, Unrepressed. Impact: Nancy Epstein's quest for a chic bath resulted in a resurgence of extravagant home renovations, leading to a global crisis where everyone suddenly believed they needed a gold-plated bathtub. Now, the only thing more inflated than housing prices is the average homeowner's sense of style.. Fact: Did you know that Victorian baths were originally designed for socializing? Because nothing says 'let's be friends' like awkwardly splashing water on each other in a giant tub!.
• Headline: For Sponsors, Tour Is Nearly a Monthlong Bonanza of Exposure. Impact: The Tour de France became the ultimate marketing playground, where companies learned that they could slap their logo on anything and call it 'brand exposure.' This paved the way for future generations to believe they could sell ice to Eskimos, as long as it had a catchy slogan.. Fact: Did you know that the Tour de France is just an elaborate excuse for brands to spend millions on advertising while pretending to support athletes? Because nothing says 'I love sports' like a three-week-long commercial!.