MARCH 30, 2008

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• Headline: Davidson Dreams of Final Four Glory. Impact: Stephen Curry's stellar college performance ignited an obsession with March Madness that led to millions of office workers pretending to be experts in basketball, which eventually resulted in more lost productivity than any national holiday. Thanks, Davidson!. Fact: Did you know that after Davidson's run, office brackets became more popular than actual work? Now that's a sports legacy!.
• Headline: Blogging Leads to Unexpected Book Deal. Impact: This headline marks the moment when blogging transitioned from a personal hobby to a lucrative career. As a result, everyone and their grandmother started a blog, creating a digital clutter that would eventually lead to the invention of the 'delete' button.. Fact: Fun fact: Most of the world's blogs are just cats and food pics. That's right, you’re competing against Fluffy for attention!.
• Headline: The Politics of Mental Health Parity. Impact: The struggle for mental health insurance parity spurred an avalanche of debates that transformed therapy into a trendy wellness movement. Fast forward, and now everyone thinks they’re a life coach because they read one self-help book.. Fact: Did you know that you can't physically test for anxiety, but you can definitely test for how many avocado toasts are consumed in its wake?.
• Headline: A Different Kind of Student Exam. Impact: The introduction of Breathalyzer tests at school dances led to a wave of creative student rebellion, including the invention of fake IDs and elaborate 'dance party' raves in basements. Because what’s a party without a little rule-breaking?. Fact: Did you know that if you think high school dances are stressful now, just wait until you try to dance with your crush while being monitored for alcohol? Awkward level: expert..