APRIL 18, 2009

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• Headline: Controversy Surrounding Interrogation Methods. Impact: The overestimation of Zubaydah's importance set a dangerous precedent, leading to the slippery slope of questionable interrogation tactics. Who knew that bad intel could be the origin story of a thousand conspiracy theories?. Fact: Inflated assessments not only apply to military figures but also to people's opinions of pineapple on pizza. Spoiler: it’s still controversial!.
• Headline: Discover Iconic Architecture on the Tour. Impact: This architectural tour could spark a renewed interest in urban aesthetics, leading to cities adopting increasingly bizarre designs. Imagine a skyscraper shaped like a giant fruit salad — a true testament to the human spirit!. Fact: Cities have been known to change their architecture based on trends. Just look at how many glass buildings went up after someone decided transparent walls were a good idea. Because who wouldn’t want to feel like they're living in a fishbowl?.
• Headline: What’s the Skinny on the Heftier Stars?. Impact: The shift towards heftier leading men could lead to a revolution in Hollywood standards, eventually resulting in an Oscar category for 'Best Performance by a Snack.'. Fact: Hollywood has a long history of body image issues — just look at how many roles require actors to be 'in shape.' Maybe the next action star will come equipped with a six-pack of donuts instead of abs..