AUGUST 18, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Two Films Inspired by Picasso's Life. Impact: If Picasso hadn't lived his colorful life, we might have been deprived of the cinematic masterpieces that inspired countless art students to roll their eyes and declare, 'I could do that!' instead of actually picking up a paintbrush.. Fact: Did you know Picasso could paint before he could walk? Just imagine a toddler with a paintbrush—talk about an overachiever!.
• Headline: Deutsche Bank's Sanctions Business Investigation. Impact: This investigation kicked off a global trend of banks engaging in shady dealings, which eventually led to a thriving underground economy of 'we'll just ignore that law' side hustles. Thanks, Deutsche Bank, for the inspiration!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'The bank is always open' doesn't apply when it comes to adhering to international sanctions? Who knew?.
• Headline: Obama's Judicial Appointment Challenges. Impact: This lack of judicial appointments led to a generation of lawyers playing a never-ending game of musical chairs in courtrooms, ensuring that the only sound heard in the judiciary was the echo of disappointment.. Fact: Did you know that the average American can name more reality TV stars than federal judges? Priorities!.
• Headline: Many New York City Teachers Denied Tenure in Policy Shift. Impact: This policy shift resulted in an influx of teachers trying to prove their worth, leading to a bizarre competition of 'who can teach algebra while juggling flaming torches' in the hope of maintaining their jobs.. Fact: Did you know that tenure for teachers is often treated like a unicorn? Everyone talks about it, but only a few ever really see it?.
• Headline: Merchants and Shoppers Sour on Daily Deal Sites. Impact: As merchants and shoppers turned their backs on daily deal sites, the internet witnessed the birth of countless memes about how not getting that '50% off' massage was the real tragedy of our time.. Fact: Did you know that daily deal sites were once hailed as the saviors of the economy? Turns out, they were more like the overenthusiastic friend who always brings the bad wine to a party..