AUGUST 2, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tea Party's Influence on Senate Republicans. Impact: The Tea Party's influence on the Senate turned into a game of 'Who Can Yell the Loudest?' This led to a series of partisan debates that ultimately resulted in the invention of the stress ball as we know it—just in time for the 2020 elections.. Fact: Did you know? The Tea Party was originally a group of people who just wanted to throw a decent tea party. But then they realized it was much more fun to throw political tantrums instead!.
• Headline: PayPal Users Voice Concerns on Frozen Accounts. Impact: PayPal's antifraud measures created a ripple effect that led to the invention of 'paying in cash,' a method that has been quietly enjoying a renaissance in dark corners of the internet ever since.. Fact: Did you know? People have been known to keep their money under their mattresses long before PayPal existed. It's a classic—just like your grandma's secret cookie recipe!.
• Headline: Impact of U.S. Leaks on News Reporting. Impact: The FBI's crackdown on leaks led to a new era of 'whisper journalism,' where reporters began using interpretive dance to convey their stories—much to the confusion of everyone involved.. Fact: Did you know? The First Amendment was almost rewritten to include interpretive dance as a form of freedom of speech. Imagine Congress doing the Macarena!.
• Headline: High School Rivalry, With a Leg Up. Impact: The high school rivalry in 'Bring It On: The Musical' inspired a wave of competitive gymnastics that led to a nationwide increase in trampoline injuries. Gymnasts everywhere are now forced to answer the question, 'Is it worth the risk for a backflip?'. Fact: Did you know? The original title for 'Bring It On' was 'Bring It On: But Seriously, Don't Try This at Home.'.