FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jefferson's Lost Library Discovered. Impact: The return of Jefferson's books led to a nationwide obsession with historical artifacts, causing countless people to dig through their attics for dusty tomes. This ultimately resulted in a rise in hipster bookstores selling overpriced, unmarked editions of 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine, which ironically no one actually reads.. Fact: Did you know Jefferson had a penchant for collecting books on just about everything? It's like he was the original 'Google Books'—except instead of algorithms, he had a quill and some serious library fines..
• Headline: Japan's Stock Market Rising in Esteem. Impact: The newfound respect for the Japanese stock market spurred a wave of 'investors' who thought they could cash in on a trend, leading to a national discussion about the definition of 'financial advice.' Spoiler: it turns out they were just following the herd, which is usually not the best idea unless you’re a sheep.. Fact: Did you know that Japan once had a bubble economy in the late '80s? Yeah, you could say they were 'inflated with hope'—and we all know how that ended!.
• Headline: Christie's Political Future in 2014. Impact: Christie's political allure fluctuated like the stock market, depending on whether he had just eaten a donut or not. His rise and fall ultimately led to New Jersey becoming a cautionary tale for aspiring politicians everywhere—'Don’t be a Christie, unless you want to be a meme.'. Fact: Did you know Chris Christie once famously stood on a beach during a government shutdown? Just goes to show, even politicians need their 'me time'—preferably with a side of fried dough..