SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Death of Spoilers in Entertainment. Impact: As Wikipedia became the go-to source for spoilers, a secret society of spoiler-free advocates formed, leading to the invention of 'Spoiler Shields'—an elaborate network of friends who would text you vague summaries instead of actual plots. This changed the way people interacted with media forever.. Fact: Did you know that if you read a movie's ending on Wikipedia, you might actually lose a couple of IQ points? It's a scientific fact... or at least a rumor spread by people who enjoy plot twists..
• Headline: Chinese Investment Surge in London Real Estate. Impact: The influx of Chinese investors in London real estate triggered a bizarre trend where British homes were sold with tea sets and crumpets included, just in case the new owners decided to throw a 'proper' tea party. This led to an international incident over the authenticity of scones.. Fact: Fun fact: The average price of a London home could buy you a mansion in most of China. But hey, who doesn’t love a good flat with a view of a wall?.
• Headline: The Role of Civilians in Counterterrorism. Impact: The establishment of a civilian analyst unit in the NYPD turned out to be a double-edged sword, leading to the accidental arrest of several aspiring playwrights who were merely critiquing police procedural dramas on Twitter. This sparked a new genre of theater: 'Arrested Development.'. Fact: Did you know that 'terror translators' is just a fancy way of saying 'people who can Google in multiple languages'? Next time you hear 'expert', just remember it might just be someone who knows how to read subtitles..
• Headline: Brad Goreski, the Zelig of Fashion Week. Impact: Brad Goreski's rise to fame at Fashion Week caused a ripple effect through the fashion industry, leading to an unexpected wave of 'Zelig-like' figures who showed up at events just to ride his coattails. Soon, every event required a 'Who’s Who of Uninvited Guests' list.. Fact: Did you know that to truly understand fashion, you need a degree in pretentiousness? It's basically algebra, but with more sequins..
• Headline: In Skyscraper at Ground Zero, Sentiment Trumped Numbers. Impact: The debate over building the One World Trade Center ignited fierce discussions worldwide about urban planning, leading to the invention of a reality show called 'Skyscraper Showdown,' where architects competed to design the most impractical buildings—spoiler alert: they all lost.. Fact: Did you know that 1 World Trade Center is technically the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere? Sure, it’s tall, but it still doesn’t beat the height of human hubris..