JUNE 11, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Experience Nuevo Latino Culinary Delights. Impact: The rise of Nuevo Latino cuisine sparked a global culinary revolution, leading to an explosion of fusion restaurants in unlikely places. Who knew that a taco truck in Idaho could change the world one taco at a time?. Fact: Did you know that before this culinary trend, the only 'fusion' most people experienced was mixing their salsa with guacamole? Talk about groundbreaking!.
• Headline: Truck Dealers Triumph in $2 Billion Lawsuit. Impact: This lawsuit set a precedent for commercial vehicle dealers everywhere, leading to a future where disgruntled customers can sue their way to a full refund on just about anything, including that ugly sweater Aunt Edna gave you.. Fact: Fun fact: $2 billion is also the approximate amount of money Ford spent on marketing campaigns to convince you that their trucks are the best. Irony, anyone?.
• Headline: Risks of Sprouts in Health Foods. Impact: The sprout scare led to a nationwide fear of health foods, resulting in a bizarre rise in demand for junk food. Eventually, this sparked the great 'Kale vs. Potato Chip' debate of 2025. Spoiler: the chips won.. Fact: Ever wonder why sprouts have such a bad rap? It's because they were too busy trying to be healthy while harboring bacteria like they were hosting a party in their roots!.
• Headline: Opposition Is Split on How to Reshape Yemen. Impact: The split in opposition over Yemen's future led to endless debates and discussions that would make even the most patient of diplomats consider a career change to something less stressful, like herding cats.. Fact: Did you know that Yemen has been a geopolitical chessboard for centuries? Too bad no one remembers the rules of the game!.
• Headline: Computer Studies Made Cool, on Film and Now on Campus. Impact: The 'cooling' of computer studies led to a massive influx of students into tech fields, resulting in a future where every child believes they can become the next Steve Jobs, even if their only experience is playing Candy Crush.. Fact: Before films like 'The Social Network', computer science majors were often seen as the 'nerdy kids' in the back of the classroom. Now they're the ones getting invited to all the parties. Who says tech isn't trendy?.