MAY 11, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: China's Economic and Political Challenges. Impact: As China's economy slowed, a butterfly flapped its wings and suddenly everyone was questioning their own life choices, leading to a surge in self-help books and the rise of motivational speakers who have never actually accomplished anything themselves.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the sky is falling' is often uttered by economists when they look at China's growth? It's actually a bestselling book in the financial world..
• Headline: Romney's Bullying Apology Explained. Impact: Romney's apology spurred a nationwide trend of public figures suddenly remembering their high school foibles, leading to a dramatic increase in therapy sessions across America as people relived their teenage trauma.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends more time thinking about high school bullying than they do on their taxes? Apparently, emotional scars last longer than financial ones..
• Headline: Murdoch Confidante Recalls Chummy Ties With British Leaders. Impact: The cozy relationship between Murdoch's press and British leaders inspired countless conspiracy theories, leading to a sudden spike in tinfoil hat sales across the UK. It's like a new fashion trend, but for paranoia.. Fact: Fun fact: The British press is often referred to as the 'Fourth Estate'—which is ironic, considering most of them seem to be estate agents for scandal..