MAY 15, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Syrians Unite to Provide Critical Aid. Impact: The underground network of Syrians aiding those in need led to a secret society that eventually overthrew the government – only to be replaced by a new regime that also needed food deliveries. Talk about a never-ending cycle of pizza and protests!. Fact: Did you know that being a good Samaritan can actually lead to becoming an accidental revolutionary? Next time you hand out sandwiches, you might just start a coup!.
• Headline: Highway Hazards in the Oil Industry. Impact: Highway crashes in the oil industry led to the invention of the 'Oil Truckers' Survival Kit,' which ironically included more donuts and coffee to keep drivers awake. Thus, America became a nation of caffeinated drivers who just can't stop spinning out!. Fact: Fun fact: if highway crashes were a sport, the oil industry would be the reigning champion. Who knew working long hours could also come with a side of 'Danger Zone'?.
• Headline: Charges Against Rebekah Brooks in Hacking Scandal. Impact: The hacking scandal ultimately led to the rise of encrypted messaging apps, which are now used by everyone from teenagers to secret agents. So thank you, Murdoch aide, for making our texts way more secure than our privacy!. Fact: Did you know that in the world of journalism, getting charged for hacking is like getting a participation trophy? Everyone's doing it – some just do it better!.
• Headline: New Drug Trial Seeks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts. Impact: The Crenezumab trial not only changed the landscape of Alzheimer’s research but also resulted in a family reunion where everyone forgot each other's names. Thanks to science, they reunited with their memories... sort of!. Fact: Did you know that the Colombian family is basically the poster child for genetic research? They’re like a real-life superhero team, but instead of powers, they just have a higher risk of losing their minds!.
• Headline: The Tyrant as Tourist. Impact: Sacha Baron Cohen's fictional character became so popular that dictators around the world started taking improv classes to improve their public image. Who knew that comedy could be a tool for diplomacy?. Fact: Did you know that comedy and dictatorship make for an oddly successful combo? Just ask the next tyrant who tries stand-up – it’s a real 'laugh or we’ll send you to the gulag' situation!.