MARCH 6, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Romney Shifts Focus to Jobs in 2012. Impact: Romney's focus on jobs in 2012 led to an unexpected surge in people suddenly realizing they needed to actually look for jobs, causing a minor spike in coffee shop employment. The barista job market was forever changed, proving that even casual coffee can alter the course of history.. Fact: Did you know that Mitt Romney once had a pet horse named Rafalca? Because nothing says 'I'm in touch with the common man' like owning a dancing horse..
• Headline: U.S. Military Aid and Egyptian Corruption. Impact: The blurring lines of military aid and corruption in Egypt led to a new reality show: 'Who's Getting Paid?' featuring bureaucrats and military officials competing for cash prizes. Spoiler: they all win.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. has been providing military aid to Egypt since 1979? That's longer than most people's New Year's resolutions last!.
• Headline: A Long-Absent Comedy Leaps Out for a Farewell. Impact: The revival of Merce Cunningham's dance piece sparked a global movement of hipsters suddenly rediscovering modern dance, leading to an uptick in beret sales and obscure art references in coffee shops everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Merce Cunningham was known for his innovative choreography, often collaborating with John Cage? They were basically the original 'weirdos who make art' duo before it was cool..
• Headline: So Far Rivals Can’t Beat iPad’s Price. Impact: The iPad's unbeatable price led to a desperate arms race among competitors, resulting in some truly bizarre tablet designs, including one that resembled a slice of pizza, which surprisingly sold quite well at college campuses.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'iPad' was almost replaced with 'iSlate'? Imagine asking for an iSlate at the Apple Store—sounds like a bad sci-fi movie, doesn't it?.