OCTOBER 18, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: End of Colombia's Decades-Long Conflict. Impact: If Colombia had successfully ended the drug-fed war in 2016, perhaps the world would have seen a sudden spike in the popularity of Colombian coffee, leading to an unexpected caffeine-fueled global renaissance. Or maybe just a lot more hipsters in beards and berets.. Fact: Did you know that Colombia is the world's largest producer of emeralds? So, if the whole peace thing doesn't work out, at least they can still sell shiny green rocks..
• Headline: Elyria's Resilient Culinary Transformation. Impact: Elyria's new menu and makeover may inspire other struggling cities to think that if they just slap a fresh coat of paint on their problems, everything will magically improve. Spoiler alert: it won’t.. Fact: Did you know that Elyria was once home to the largest horse-drawn streetcar system in the world? Imagine the traffic jams with that dazzling innovation!.
• Headline: Citi's Chairman Takes Charge of Leadership. Impact: Michael O'Neill stepping up might just be the beginning of a corporate rebellion against CEOs. Soon, we could see board members wearing battle gear and having boardroom jousts to decide who gets to control the coffee machine.. Fact: Did you know that the CEO's chair is often more comfortable than the board members' seats? Maybe that's why they think they should have all the power..
• Headline: Denial Is Slipping Away as War Arrives in Damascus. Impact: The war in Damascus could lead to the invention of a new genre of poetry: 'Tragic War Love Songs.' Future generations will wonder why their music is so sad, and it all traces back to this moment.. Fact: Did you know that Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world? They’ve seen it all, including some very bad hair days..
• Headline: Lapses at Big Drug Factories Add to Shortages and Danger. Impact: The lapses at drug factories could lead to the rise of a new underground economy: DIY pharmaceuticals. Who needs a pharmacy when you can brew your own medicine in the backyard?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Big Pharma' refers not only to large pharmaceutical companies but also to their uncanny ability to make drugs disappear faster than your New Year’s resolutions?.