FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Viral Bite: A YouTube Milestone. Impact: The viral sensation of a boy munching on his brother's finger led to a global obsession with bizarre family videos. In an alternate timeline, this incident sparked the 'Finger-Chomping Olympics,' where families compete in increasingly absurd challenges, leading to the rise of bizarre reality TV shows.. Fact: Did you know this video was so popular that it almost got a sequel? A proposed 'Finger-Chomping 2: The Revenge' was scrapped after the producers realized no one wanted to witness that again..
• Headline: Santorum Embraces New Role on Campaign Trail. Impact: Santorum's rise on the campaign trail inspired countless memes about awkward political moments, influencing the way future politicians approach social media. Ironically, it also made 'awkwardness' a viable political strategy.. Fact: Did you know that Rick Santorum's last name led to a popular internet search term that has absolutely nothing to do with him? Thanks, Internet!.
• Headline: Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Say. Impact: This widening education gap eventually prompted the invention of 'luxury tutors' for the rich, turning education into a high-stakes game where only the wealthy could afford to play. This led to a new economy where 'knowledge' was as expensive as gold.. Fact: Did you know that the only true winner in the education gap is the coffee shop across from the overpriced private school? They’re raking in the big bucks!.