MAY 15, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Balanchine and Tutu Innovation Unveiled. Impact: The tutu's intricate design inspired a series of fashion disasters in the 2010s, leading to a brief yet regrettable trend of tutu-inspired athleisure that still haunts Instagram feeds today.. Fact: Did you know that the tutu was once a symbol of high society? Now it’s more likely to be seen on a toddler's birthday party than at the Paris Opera..
• Headline: Special Forces and Local Militias Unite. Impact: The successful collaboration of Special Forces and local militias created a ripple effect, leading to a series of increasingly odd alliances, including a dance-off between rival factions in a misguided attempt at peace.. Fact: In 2001, while defeating the Taliban, Special Forces were also busy trying to figure out how to effectively use social media—spoiler alert, they were not great at it..
• Headline: The Rise and Fall of World Savings. Impact: This bank's tempting loans set off a financial chain reaction that would eventually lead to the Great Recession, proving that sometimes, making a bad financial decision can echo across decades—thanks for that.. Fact: Isn’t it fun that a bank can survive its own loans? It’s like saying a fish survives by swimming in its own soup..
• Headline: Mexican Data Show Migration to U.S. in Decline. Impact: This migration trend may have led to a bizarre yet undeniable increase in taco truck sightings in suburban America, forever altering lunchtime choices and leading to an avocado shortage.. Fact: Fun fact: The decline in migration means fewer people stealing jobs, which is a win-win for both the economy and your neighbor’s incessant complaints about 'job theft'..