APRIL 7, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hems Rise as Spring Fashion Blossoms. Impact: As hemlines soared, so did the collective consciousness of fashion, leading directly to an increase in existential crises about wardrobe choices. What if you wore the wrong length? It made people question their entire lives. You could say it changed the world, one skirt at a time.. Fact: Did you know that the longer the hem, the more you can trip over it? Fashion is literally a trip!.
• Headline: Libyan Rebels: Bravery vs. Military Structure. Impact: The Libyan Rebels, despite their lack of military organization, inadvertently inspired a whole new genre of 'underdog' movies. Fast forward a few years, and Hollywood was churning out blockbusters about brave, hapless fighters, proving that sometimes all you need is a good script.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Hapless' is just a fancy way of saying 'bad luck'. And boy, did these rebels have it!.
• Headline: Crops for Fuel: The Price of Hunger. Impact: The rush to use crops as fuel not only raised food prices but also sparked a global debate about whether to fuel our cars or our stomachs. This led directly to the invention of 'eco-friendly' fast food, where your burger is guilt-free but still makes you feel bad about life choices.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'you are what you eat' took on a whole new meaning when people started eating biofuels? Just kidding, but it could have!.
• Headline: Rifts Within Both Parties Test Leaders in Budget Fight. Impact: The rifts within both parties during the budget fight were the first signs of a political reality TV show we now call 'Congress: The Real World'. This paved the way for future seasons where nothing gets resolved, and everyone just bickers.. Fact: Did you know that political debates have more drama than most soap operas? And no one even gets a happy ending!.