FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Love Hurts Takes London Stage. Impact: This theatrical explosion of love and heartbreak somehow led to a decade-long increase in 'love' themed socks and mugs. Because nothing says romance like a pair of socks with a broken heart on them.. Fact: Did you know that Keira Knightley has starred in more romantic comedies than you’ve had bad relationships? Talk about a typecast..
• Headline: Wine in Two Words: Sweet or Savory. Impact: By simplifying wine descriptors, this movement inadvertently caused a spike in vineyard-themed escape rooms, where participants must solve puzzles using only two words: 'sweet' and 'savory'.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Wine' is actually a four-letter word. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: Culinary Diversity in Indianapolis Suburbs. Impact: As suburbanites embraced global cuisines, they unwittingly set off a chain reaction that led to the invention of fusion tacos, which are now the leading cause of hipster mustaches.. Fact: Indianapolis is known for its racing, but did you know it's also a hidden gem for food that’s spicy enough to make you reconsider life choices?.
• Headline: Why Budget Cuts Don’t Bring Prosperity. Impact: This realization sparked a nationwide trend where lawmakers began to use 'budget cuts' as a euphemism for 'we have no idea what we're doing', leading to a surge in the sale of stress balls and motivational posters.. Fact: Austerity measures are like diet soda: they seem good in theory, but ultimately leave you feeling empty and craving something more substantial..