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- Headline: Romney and Obama: Unexpected Commonalities. Impact: If only Mitt Romney and Obama had decided to open a college together instead of running for president, we might have ended up with a bipartisan sitcom instead of a political saga. Imagine the debates over who has the best chicken recipe!. Fact: Did you know that 'Star Trek' was originally pitched as a western in space? Because nothing says leadership like riding a spaceship into the final frontier..
- Headline: Devils Draw Inspiration From Coaches' Legacy. Impact: The Devils' success could have led to a series of motivational speeches across the NHL, inspiring all players to believe they, too, could achieve hot streaks and questionable fashion choices like their coaches.. Fact: Did you know that Larry Robinson once played 20 seasons in the NHL? That's like if your grandfather had a career that spanned from the invention of the wheel to the smartphone..
- Headline: Euro Zone Is Lurching to a Crossroad. Impact: If the Euro Zone had acted decisively back then, we might be living in a world where the Euro is the preferred currency for aliens, and we would all be trading in space euros for intergalactic snacks.. Fact: Did you know 'existential' is just a fancy word for 'we have no idea what we’re doing, but let’s panic together'?.