JUNE 6, 2010

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• Headline: New Jersey Men Arrested for Terrorism. Impact: The arrests at Kennedy Airport set off a chain reaction of heightened security measures worldwide, leading to the invention of the 'Airport Yoga' class to keep stressed out travelers calm. Who knew downward dog would be the ultimate defense against terror?. Fact: In a bizarre twist, the two men were later found to have been only trying to reach a 'better' Wi-Fi connection in Somalia. Talk about a miscommunication..
• Headline: Hungary's Debt Dilemma. Impact: Hungary's political games on debt led to the creation of a global board game called 'Debtopoly,' where players try to outwit each other by pretending to care about fiscal responsibility while secretly hoarding Monopoly money.. Fact: Hungary's debt issues are so complex that even the national bird, the Turul, has filed for bankruptcy, claiming it can no longer fly under such financial pressure..
• Headline: Long-Lost Silent Films Return to America. Impact: The return of long-lost silent films ignited a renaissance in appreciation for cinema, leading to an unexpected trend where modern films began incorporating mime performances for dramatic effect. Because, of course, who doesn't love a silent scream?. Fact: The 'silent' films were so quiet that they sparked an international debate over whether they should be equipped with subtitles or just left to the imagination. Cue the hipster film buffs..
• Headline: A Journal of the Plague Century: Civilization Goes Viral. Stuff Ensues.. Impact: The fictional apocalypse described in Cronin's book inspired real-world survivalists to stockpile canned goods and toilet paper, which ultimately led to the infamous Toilet Paper Wars of 2025. It was a clean fight, but the aftermath was messy.. Fact: The book has been cited as a primary reason for the rise of the 'plague chic' fashion trend, where survivors sported stylish masks and biohazard suits, making them the most fashionable apocalypse survivors in history..