MARCH 22, 2012

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• Headline: Global Premiere of 'Touch' Drama Series. Impact: This decision to launch 'Touch' globally triggered a chain reaction where every single television network suddenly thought they were also capable of conquering the world. Spoiler alert: they weren't. In a parallel universe, aliens are now binging on reality TV because of this very moment.. Fact: Did you know that this move led to an increase in international TV piracy? Congratulations, Fox, you played yourself!.
• Headline: Homegrown Terrorism: The Merah Case. Impact: The emergence of Mohammed Merah as a homegrown militant sent ripples through European security policies, leading to increased surveillance and paranoia that would continue to flourish in the following decade. Unfortunately, this also meant that people started viewing their neighbors with more suspicion than ever.. Fact: It's interesting to note that the rise in homegrown terrorism led to an increase in the popularity of conspiracy theories about everything from pizza to pigeons..
• Headline: A High-Gear Trip Through Life, From Soup to Nuts. Impact: Dan LeFranc's play about life and family dynamics inspired a whole generation of playwrights to try their hand at writing plays that span decades. Spoiler: They all ended up focusing way too much on the soup part.. Fact: Fun fact: 'soup to nuts' is a phrase that originated in the 1800s, and ironically, it’s more popular today than ever—much like the number of people who just want to skip to dessert..