JULY 5, 2012

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• Headline: Iran's Oil Sanctions: Tankers in Limbo. Impact: When Iran started hiding its oil tankers like a toddler plays hide-and-seek, little did they know that this would inspire future generations of oil smugglers to get creative with their disguises. 'Is that an oil tanker or just a really big, floating piece of modern art?' became a common question in maritime circles.. Fact: Did you know that the first oil tanker was built in 1861? If only they had known that one day tankers would be playing dress-up instead of just delivering oil..
• Headline: Nets' Journey to Brooklyn's Future. Impact: The Nets moving to Brooklyn was the cosmic alignment that led to hipsters thinking they could start a basketball 'soul' revolution. This led to the rise of artisanal basketballs and craft beer in stadiums—because nothing says 'sport' like a hand-crafted, locally-sourced, organic experience.. Fact: Did you know the Nets were originally founded in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans? Apparently, they were so eager to leave New Jersey, they were willing to change their entire identity to escape..
• Headline: Cheetah Mating Strategies at Zoos. Impact: The quest to mate captive cheetahs might seem trivial, but it set off a chain reaction where future animals demanded better dating services. Soon, zoos were hiring matchmakers, and Tinder for animals became a thing. Imagine swiping right on a lion!. Fact: Did you know that cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds? If only they could run away from the matchmaking process as quickly!.
• Headline: Three Central Banks Act to Stimulate More Borrowing. Impact: The uncoordinated actions of three central banks led to economic chaos so profound that it inspired a new genre of reality TV: 'Central Banks Gone Wild.' The world learned that sometimes, the most reckless decisions are made by banking elite who forgot to coordinate their calendars.. Fact: Did you know that central banks were once called 'The Magicians of Money'? That's right—now they’re just known for making money disappear..
• Headline: The Rake’s Progress: A Midcareer Leap for McConaughey. Impact: McConaughey's midcareer leap into grittier roles inspired a generation of actors to abandon their rom-coms and embrace the deeper, darker sides of life. Who knew that one man's quest for depth would lead to countless movies about existential crises and dramatic monologues?. Fact: Did you know that Matthew McConaughey's first major film role was in 'Dazed and Confused'? Maybe he was just warming up for his future roles that would leave viewers questioning their life choices..