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HEADLINES ON September 17, 2012
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- Headline: Navigating Free Speech on Digital Platforms. Impact: This delicate dance of free speech could lead to a future where people are silenced based on their choice of pizza toppings. Watch out, pineapple lovers!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'free speech' was once used by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs arguing about who gets to yell the loudest in the town square?.
- Headline: The Rise of Aereo's Streaming Model. Impact: Aereo's streaming model may have laid the groundwork for your future addiction to binge-watching obscure cooking shows from the 1970s. Thanks, Aereo!. Fact: Did you know that 'streaming' was originally a term for how your Wi-Fi connection feels when you try to watch anything at peak hours?.
- Headline: Human Muscle, Regrown on Animal Scaffolding. Impact: If scientists can grow human muscle on animal scaffolding, we might one day have a world where your best friend could literally be a cow with arms. Just imagine the awkward conversations!. Fact: Did you know that in the future, organ transplants could be replaced with a quick trip to the local butcher? Talk about a meat market!.