NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Searching for Affordable City Living. Impact: Brad Hock's quest for an affordable studio sparked a nationwide trend of city dwellers seeking tiny homes. This led to an unforeseen rise in IKEA's sales as everyone rushed to buy minimalist furniture. Who knew that one man's budget would cause the Great IKEA Revolution?. Fact: Did you know that in 2020, IKEA had to start a 'Tiny Home' section? Apparently, 'Economy Size' became the new 'normal' as people realized they could live in a closet!.
• Headline: Experts Challenge Poverty Measurement Methods. Impact: The Census Bureau's new measure of poverty caused a stir that rippled through social policy. Years later, it inspired a documentary series titled 'Counting Pennies: The Real Cost of Living'—which ironically, no one could afford to watch.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'poverty' has become so trendy that you can now find it in fashion shows. Who knew that struggling could be so chic?.
• Headline: Fitzpatrick's Unique Game Day Ritual. Impact: Fitzpatrick's insistence on keeping his wedding ring during games led to a bizarre trend in the NFL where players started wearing their significant others' face on their helmets to maintain 'team spirit.' Talk about commitment!. Fact: Did you know that Ryan Fitzpatrick is often referred to as 'The Beard' in the NFL? Perhaps he should’ve just worn his ring on his beard instead!.
• Headline: For Perry, Private Jets Have Been Key to Public Job. Impact: Rick Perry's reliance on private jets became the blueprint for future politicians, who then started running government with their own personal fleets. The phrase 'Flying High on Campaign Funds' became a slogan, and they even considered making a reality show out of it.. Fact: Did you know that flying in a private jet is now considered 'the new black' for politicians? Forget about integrity; it’s all about the altitude!.