MAY 27, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Struggles with Afghan Opium Trade. Impact: The failure to curb Afghan opium trade led to an increase in global addiction rates and a rise in the popularity of 'Afghan chic' fashion—because nothing says sophistication like a drug war, right?. Fact: Did you know that Afghan opium production reached record levels? It’s almost like they were trying to win a gold medal in the 'World’s Most Illicit Crop' Olympics..
• Headline: U.N. Condemns Deadly Attack in Syria. Impact: The U.N.'s condemnation of the Syria attack sparked a series of hashtags that made everyone feel better about doing absolutely nothing. Who knew that tweeting could be so impactful?. Fact: In case you hadn't noticed, the U.N. Security Council is often the equivalent of a group of friends deciding where to eat—lots of discussion, but no one actually gets fed..
• Headline: Brian Baker's Remarkable French Open Journey. Impact: Brian Baker's comeback inspired a generation of athletes to believe that if you just keep getting injured, you too can achieve greatness—sort of like a Rocky movie, but with more band-aids.. Fact: Did you know that Brian Baker's comeback story is so good it could make a soap opera jealous? Tune in next week for more plot twists!.