SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chain Restaurants Explore Alcohol Offerings. Impact: The realization that alcohol might not be worth the hassle led to a resurgence of sobriety culture, which subsequently inspired the rise of non-alcoholic beers and mocktail bars. So basically, your liver is thanking you while your local bartender is crying into their apron.. Fact: Chain restaurants adding drinks is like a toddler discovering ice cream—no one asked for it, but here we are, drowning in options..
• Headline: 2007 Attack on Americans Linked to Pakistan. Impact: The revelation of Pakistan's duplicitous role in attacks on Americans led to increased skepticism toward foreign alliances. This distrust eventually contributed to a global game of 'who can be the most secretive,' with countries now sharing less information than a middle schooler at a sleepover.. Fact: Turns out, espionage is just another word for 'really bad communication skills.'.
• Headline: In North Dakota, Flames of Wasted Natural Gas Light the Prairie. Impact: Wasting natural gas lit the prairie, sparking a movement toward environmental awareness and conservation. This eventually led to modern-day influencers promoting 'zero waste' lifestyles, while simultaneously posting selfies next to open flames. Go figure.. Fact: Burning natural gas sounds like a bad idea, but get this—it's actually just a dramatic way of saying, 'Oops, we forgot to capture that!'.
• Headline: Freddie Mac Loan Deal Defective, Report Says. Impact: Freddie Mac's defective loan deal sent shockwaves through the housing market, setting off a chain reaction that would contribute to the 2008 financial crisis. So if you’re wondering why you’re still renting that shoebox, just remember, someone thought a faulty methodology was a good idea.. Fact: Freddie Mac was created to provide stability in the mortgage market. They should probably add 'provided you can find the right paperwork' as a disclaimer..