NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: The 4.74 Degree Connection Revelation. Impact: If only people knew that reducing the degrees of separation would lead to a world where your mom could find your embarrassing college photos with just one Facebook search, maybe they would have kept it at six.. Fact: Did you know that the average number of acquaintances separating you from Kevin Bacon is still six? Guess we should all take a break from social media and start playing 'Six Degrees of Bacon' instead..
• Headline: Air Travel Screening Frustrations Persist. Impact: As airport screenings became more painful, it led to the rise of a new generation of travelers who are now experts in yoga and meditation – because let’s face it, the only way to survive that TSA line is to channel your inner Zen master.. Fact: Did you know that the airport screening process is basically the adult version of a game of 'Simon Says'? 'Simon says take off your shoes, Simon says put your liquids in a bag!'.
• Headline: For Deficit Panel, Failure Cuts Two Ways. Impact: The failure of the deficit panel not only resulted in budget chaos but also inspired a new trend in political theater, where lawmakers now perform dramatic readings of their own excuses for not doing their jobs.. Fact: Fun fact: If Congress were a reality show, it would be titled 'Real Housewives of the Deficit' – lots of drama, no resolution..
• Headline: Old Friends Reunited Once Again. Impact: The reunion of old friends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin sparked a chain reaction that led to every high school friend group thinking they, too, could stage a comeback concert – spoiler alert: they can’t.. Fact: Did you know that watching two Broadway stars perform can actually burn more calories than a gym session? Just kidding, it only feels that way when you’re trying to keep up with their vocal range..