NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Post-Uprising Struggles in the Middle East. Impact: The ripples of this new battle in Cairo led to a global appreciation for protest signs. Who knew that cardboard could become an international symbol of dissent? Now every college dorm has a collection that rivals museum exhibits.. Fact: Did you know that cardboard was originally invented for packing purposes? Thanks to uprisings, it’s now the canvas for millions of passionate messages. Take that, cardboard box industry!.
• Headline: Arab League's Historic Sanctions on Syria. Impact: By isolating Syria with sanctions, the Arab League inadvertently sparked a worldwide obsession with sanctions. Now, every country wants to join the 'who can impose the toughest sanctions' club, and we all know how well those clubs work out.. Fact: Fun fact: Sanctions are like diet plans for countries. They never really work as intended, and everyone just ends up feeling a little more hungry (or bitter)..
• Headline: Europe's Urgent Debt Crisis Solutions. Impact: As Europe scrambled to resolve its debt crisis, countless hipsters began brewing their own beers instead of buying overpriced imports, leading to a global craft beer explosion. Who knew financial crises could be so... hoppy?. Fact: Did you know that during economic downturns, people often turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism? Guess it’s time to toast to bad decisions!.
• Headline: The Tweets of War: What’s Past Is Postable. Impact: The Twitter stream of WWII brought history to the fingertips of millions, leading to a future where people believe tweeting about their breakfast is equally as important as documenting wars. Thanks, social media, for this enlightening perspective!. Fact: Did you know that during WWII, people had to wait for news via radio and newspapers? Imagine having to wait for the morning paper instead of tweeting your hot takes in real-time. The horror!.
• Headline: The Physics of the Laboratory, and the Chemistry of the Heart. Impact: Alan Alda's play about Marie Curie has inspired countless dramatizations of scientists’ lives, paving the way for a new genre of 'scientific biopics' that will eventually lead to a blockbuster where Newton battles gravity for supremacy. Can't wait!. Fact: Did you know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? And here we are, still working on achieving equal pay. Talk about a legacy!.