MAY 5, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pakistani Army Under Scrutiny After Bin Laden Raid. Impact: The raid that took out Osama bin Laden didn't just rattle the Pakistani Army; it sent shockwaves through the entire fabric of geopolitics. Imagine a world where, instead of a crisis, they became the Avengers of counterterrorism. Spoiler alert: that didn't happen.. Fact: Did you know that if you rearrange the letters in 'Pakistan', you can almost spell 'Crisis'? Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: Traveling Smarter with Social Media Tools. Impact: Social media apps made getting lost in a new country a thing of the past, leading to a global rise in awkward selfies and the phenomenon of 'over-sharing' your meals. Now everyone knows you had avocado toast in Bali.. Fact: Fun fact: for every app that helps you navigate, there's an app that helps you pretend to find your way when you're actually just lost in a daydream..
• Headline: History's Influence on Conservative Ideas. Impact: By using history to support political agendas, these would-be presidents have inadvertently turned history into a buffet—pick what you like and leave the rest. This has led to a revisionist frenzy that could potentially rewrite the founding documents to include 'The Art of the Deal'.. Fact: Did you know that historians have started including 'alternative facts' in their footnotes? It's like history class, but with a side of fantasy..
• Headline: Debt Ceiling Has Some Give, Until Roof Falls In. Impact: The debt ceiling debacle could lead to a future where people barter for goods with ancient artifacts instead of cash. Forget your credit cards; it’s all about who has the coolest dinosaur bone.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'debt ceiling' was originally coined by a group of over-caffeinated squirrels who couldn't decide how many acorns to hoard?.