SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Great American Tax Debate Explained. Impact: The Great American Tax Debate led to a national obsession with taxes, resulting in an entire generation of people who will forever debate the merits of tax deductions over brunch instead of discussing anything actually interesting. Who knew tax brackets could be a hot topic at parties?. Fact: Did you know that most people think tax day is the worst day of the year? Well, surprise! It’s actually just the day you realize you spent all year working for Uncle Sam's vacation fund..
• Headline: Arctic Resources: New Opportunities Emerge. Impact: The race for Arctic treasures sparked a frenzy that led to the rise of a new generation of 'Arctic Explorers' who thought they could just pop over for a weekend trip to claim their oil rights. Spoiler: they ended up lost, confused, and very cold.. Fact: Did you know the Arctic was once considered a frozen wasteland? Now it’s the hottest new real estate market—just remember to bring a shovel when you go house hunting!.
• Headline: Hazing Scandals Rock Binghamton University. Impact: The cries for help at Binghamton University ignited a movement against hazing that eventually led to universities nationwide re-evaluating their Greek life policies. Who knew it would take a few hot coals and waterboarding to get people to consider safety?. Fact: Did you know that hazing has been around since ancient times? Apparently, the Greeks liked their rituals a bit spicy—not sure if they ever thought waterboarding was part of the fun, though..
• Headline: Samsung-Apple Fight Moves to Marketing. Impact: The Samsung-Apple marketing fight escalated into an all-out war between brand loyalists, leading to the rise of tech debates that could only be rivaled by political arguments. Friendships were lost, and Twitter became a battlefield of memes.. Fact: Did you know that the Samsung-Apple rivalry is so intense, they could probably run for office? Imagine the debates: 'My phone has a better camera!' vs. 'Well, mine has a better ecosystem!'.