JULY 4, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Discoveries in the Oil Frontier. Impact: Tullow Oil's success in small fields led to an oil boom that caused a global rush for resources, resulting in a world where energy drinks are now seen as the new oil—because, you know, caffeine is the new black.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more slippery than oil is the truth behind why we need it so badly? Spoiler: It’s not just for cars..
• Headline: Diverse Chapter Opens in DAR Queens. Impact: The opening of a new chapter in Queens sparked an unexpected nationwide movement, leading to a series of 'Diverse Chapter' openings that eventually resulted in the world's first racially inclusive knitting club. Because nothing says unity like a great yarn.. Fact: Fun fact: The Daughters of the American Revolution once thought diversity was a new type of tea. Now they’re brewing up some real change!.
• Headline: Judicial Support for Egypt's Military Power. Impact: The judge's actions solidified military control, which led to a long string of political power plays. Eventually, this inspired countless memes about military coups that are still shared today, proving that laughter can indeed be the best revolt.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than Egyptian politics is the plot of a soap opera? And yet, people keep tuning in!.
• Headline: Physicists Find Elusive Particle Seen as Key to Universe. Impact: The discovery of the Higgs boson ignited a frenzy of scientific inquiry, leading to advancements in technology that resulted in the invention of the quantum toaster. Because who wouldn’t want their bread toasted at the speed of light?. Fact: The Higgs boson is so elusive that it has its own fan club. Yes, they're still waiting for a meet-and-greet that might just exist in another dimension..
• Headline: Song Man With a New Métier. Impact: Louis Michot's innovative use of Spanish moss and mud inspired a new trend in eco-friendly housing, resulting in an entire generation of hipsters moving into 'natural' homes that look suspiciously like treehouses.. Fact: Did you know that using Spanish moss and mud is now considered 'sophisticated' in some circles? Because who needs a mortgage when you can live in a glorified shed?.