OCTOBER 12, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democratic Dilemma Amid Foreclosure Crisis. Impact: The Democrats' dance with foreclosures led to an unexpected rise in 'Occupy' movements, causing a butterfly effect that resulted in more artisanal coffee shops than ever—because nothing says protest like a hand-crafted latte.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'too big to fail' was actually coined by a bunch of bankers while playing poker? Spoiler: they always won..
• Headline: Food Truck Health Regulations Debate. Impact: By allowing food trucks to bypass health inspections, Los Angeles inadvertently opened the floodgates for gourmet taco trucks that would later become the culinary backbone of Instagram influencers—you're welcome, social media.. Fact: Did you know that food trucks are basically mobile kitchens? Just like your ex's car, they can be a little dirty, but somehow they still manage to serve up something delicious..
• Headline: Offering Donors Secrecy, and Going on Attack. Impact: The rise of secret donor money led to an explosion of political ads that were so bizarre, they might have convinced aliens to land and ask for a refund on their subscription to Earth.. Fact: Ever wonder why political ads are so weird? Well, research shows that voters respond better to bizarre than boring—guess they were aiming for a circus, not a government..
• Headline: Offshore Wind Power Line Wins Backing. Impact: Investment in offshore wind power not only transformed the East Coast's electrical grid but also created a new genre of eco-enthusiast who insists on discussing the merits of wind energy at every dinner party—because nothing says fun like renewable energy debates.. Fact: Did you know that the first wind turbine was built in Persia in 500-900 AD? So, if you'd like to blame someone for your neighbor's wind farm, you can start there..