JUNE 15, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Philippe Petit's Spectacular One-Man Show. Impact: Philippe Petit's high-wire act may have inspired future daredevils, ultimately leading to the rise of extreme sports and that one guy who decided to jump off a cliff wearing a squirrel suit. Thanks, Philippe!. Fact: Did you know that Petit once said walking between the Twin Towers was like walking between two lovers? Too bad they didn’t last, just like his love for high-risk stunts!.
• Headline: G.O.P. Candidates Diverge on War Strategies. Impact: The splintering of the GOP over war goals led to the eventual rise of various fringe groups, which in turn inspired a generation of memes and online debates that could make even a rock lose its cool.. Fact: Did you know the last time the GOP was truly united on a goal was when they collectively decided to agree that they really, really dislike Mondays?.
• Headline: Cutting the Deficit, Adding Jobs. Impact: The compromise on debt under economic pressure may have set a precedent for future politicians to actually work together—an event so rare it could be mistaken for a unicorn sighting.. Fact: Did you know that cutting the deficit while adding jobs is like trying to bake a cake while also setting the kitchen on fire? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: A Slowdown for Small Businesses. Impact: The slowdown for small businesses may have triggered the rise of the gig economy, where everyone suddenly became their own boss and realized that being your own boss sometimes means you work more hours for less money.. Fact: Did you know that the 'shrink their work forces' plan is actually just code for 'let's all pretend we’re on a beach vacation while still working from home'?.