JULY 1, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYC's Hottest Summer Spots Revealed. Impact: The surge of nightlife in NYC led to an influx of Instagram influencers, which in turn caused a global competition for the most ludicrous food item. You can thank this headline for the avocado toast craze and the existence of 'rainbow bagels'.. Fact: Did you know that NYC has more bars than most countries have people? Just kidding, but it does have a lot of them—perfect for drowning your sorrows about your non-existent summer plans..
• Headline: Latin America's Economic Surge Explained. Impact: Latin America's economic boost led to a sudden surge in exports, causing a butterfly effect of global coffee shortages. The world is now addicted to overpriced artisanal coffee, all thanks to this economic boom.. Fact: Did you know that Latin America has some of the best coffee? Too bad most of it gets exported while we settle for mediocre brews in our local cafes. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: French Elite Schools Face Diversity Dilemma. Impact: The debate over diversity in elite French schools created an unexpected chain reaction, leading to the invention of the 'Diversity Sandwich'—a culinary disaster that somehow became a hipster favorite.. Fact: Did you know that the French word for 'meritocracy' is 'méritocratie'? Because clearly, that makes all the difference in an elite education debate..
• Headline: For Negro League Players, a Measure of Recognition. Impact: The recognition of Negro League players sparked a renewed interest in baseball history, resulting in an increase in the popularity of vintage baseball cards—much to the dismay of modern players who now have to compete with ghosts.. Fact: Did you know that some of the greatest baseball players in history played in the Negro Leagues? It's a shame they were kept out of the spotlight for so long—imagine the highlight reels we missed!.
• Headline: Banned Trailers Return for Latest Gulf Disaster. Impact: The return of banned trailers after disasters led to a new trend in alternative housing, where 'Katrina Chic' became the latest buzzword in architecture. Who knew disaster could be so stylish?. Fact: Did you know that these trailers were deemed unsafe but are still being used? Nothing screams 'government efficiency' quite like recycled disaster relief..