FEBRUARY 24, 2011

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• Headline: New Tax Form Requires Homeowners' City Days. Impact: This innocent little tax form question led to an avalanche of home buyers suddenly realizing they actually own three homes – none of which they can afford. Cue the rise of reality TV shows featuring 'house flippers' who are just flippers by name and not by nature.. Fact: Did you know that tax forms are the only documents that can make you feel like a criminal without ever having stolen anything? Congratulations, you’re now a homeowner with too much paperwork!.
• Headline: Iran's Rise Amidst Arab Turmoil. Impact: Iran's newfound influence led to a game of geopolitical chess where each move only made things more complicated, resulting in a future where world leaders are more interested in TikTok trends than actual diplomacy. Who knew social media would become the new battleground?. Fact: Did you know that political unrest is basically just the universe's way of telling countries to stop taking themselves so seriously? Maybe they should just start a group chat instead..
• Headline: Before Rush, One Tablet Stands Out. Impact: The Motorola Xoom's launch set off a chain reaction of tech enthusiasts buying tablets that would eventually lead to them developing a bizarre attachment to their devices, resulting in people taking their tablets to dinner dates. Romance is dead, long live the tablet!. Fact: Did you know that Honeycomb was actually named after a dessert? Because clearly, tech companies think our obsession with gadgets is just as sweet as our obsession with sugar..
• Headline: Concerns for Boeing Grow as a Tanker Decision Nears. Impact: Boeing's tanker decision led to a fierce rivalry that would make high school drama look like a peaceful picnic. The fallout resulted in a future where aircraft designs are treated like luxury fashion lines—only the best will do, and everyone else gets left in the dust.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than aircraft bidding processes is understanding your in-laws? At least one of them might actually come with a manual..