APRIL 8, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Power of Store Displays on Sales. Impact: In a shocking twist, the decision to cram more products into stores led to the invention of the shopping cart. Who knew those aisles would eventually become a maze of impulse buys, forever altering the course of retail psychology?. Fact: Fun fact: The average shopper spends 30% more when they can't find their way out of a store. So, thanks, aisle-stuffing geniuses!.
• Headline: Impacts of Government Shutdown Explained. Impact: The government shutdown was so catastrophic that it inadvertently inspired an entire generation of memes about procrastination. Thanks, Congress, for making 'doing nothing' look like an art form.. Fact: Ironically, government shutdowns have been known to increase visits to national parks, because nothing says 'I love nature' like being unemployed!.
• Headline: A Niche in the Wreckage of Florida Real Estate. Impact: Investors buying up dank properties led to the rise of the 'fixer-upper' reality TV genre. Little did they know they were paving the way for countless hipsters to become wannabe home renovators with unrealistic expectations.. Fact: Did you know that 'dank' is also a term for high-quality cannabis? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Businesses Stand to Gain Most in Rivalry of States. Impact: The state rivalry for businesses created a competitive landscape that eventually led to the phenomenon known as 'corporate Olympics.' States now compete to see who can offer the most ridiculous tax incentives, complete with medals!. Fact: Ever notice how states are like that overly competitive friend? They’ll throw money at you just to prove they’re better than the neighboring state!.