NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Economic Instability in Europe 2023. Impact: When the European Central Bank couldn't agree, it set off a chain reaction that led to the invention of the 'panic alert' app, which ironically created more panic than responsibility. Thanks for that!. Fact: Did you know that economic panic is just a fancy term for 'we forgot to talk to each other'? Imagine if they had group chats back then!.
• Headline: Uncovering Misleading Sale Trends. Impact: The realization that not all deals are actually deals led to a new holiday: 'Buyer's Remorse Day', celebrated every third Sunday of November, where people return stuff they never needed.. Fact: Shocking, I know, but it turns out marketing exists to trick us into thinking we’re getting great deals. Who would have thought?.
• Headline: In New York, Mexicans Lag in Education. Impact: The educational lag led to an influx of motivational speakers, resulting in the popularization of the phrase 'You can achieve anything!' – which, ironically, didn't help anyone get a diploma.. Fact: 41% dropout rate? At least they can still claim they are masters at 'life experience'..
• Headline: Image Expert Shapes Romney (His Hair, Anyway). Impact: Romney's hair became a symbol of the 1%: perfectly coiffed while the rest of the world struggled with bedhead. This has since inspired countless memes and a new hairstyle trend called 'The Political Pompadour'.. Fact: Hair stylists have been shaping political careers for centuries. Who knew that a good haircut could lead to a bad presidency?.