JANUARY 19, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hedge Funds' Legal Threat Against Greece. Impact: The hedge funds suing Greece could lead to a future where the country has to barter with olives and ouzo instead of using euros, creating a new Mediterranean economy. Who needs a stable currency when you have delicious snacks?. Fact: Hedge funds threatening to sue is like the spoiled kid in class threatening to tell the teacher—nobody asked, and we all just want recess!.
• Headline: Web Protests Shake Congressional Legislation. Impact: This event may have triggered the rise of digital activism, which eventually led to cats being elected as mayors in various towns. Who knew a simple protest could pave the way for a feline political dynasty?. Fact: Congressional legislation and protests online are like a bad reality show—everyone's watching, but nobody's happy with the outcome..
• Headline: A Second Here a Second There May Just Be a Waste of Time. Impact: Scrapping the leap second could lead to a future where time becomes an abstract concept, and people show up for events at completely random hours—great for spontaneity, terrible for punctuality.. Fact: Without the leap second, your clock might just give up and start counting sheep instead of hours. Sweet dreams!.
• Headline: Forgot to Move Car? City Council Votes to End a Sticker of Shame. Impact: Ending the sticker of shame might have sparked a revolution of lazy parking, leading to a future where cars roam free, and street signs are just suggestions. Who knew a sticker could hold such power?. Fact: The sticker was basically a public shaming device—like a social media post, but instead of likes, you got a frown from your neighbors..