OCTOBER 28, 2012

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• Headline: Shattering Silence: A Family's Tragedy. Impact: In a twist of fate, the outcry over this tragic event led to a nationwide movement, inspiring a new generation of activists who would eventually invent a popular reality show about empowerment. Spoiler alert: it's not just about hashtags!. Fact: Did you know that India has a rich tradition of storytelling? Too bad the stories about women's rights are often overshadowed by tales of silence and shame..
• Headline: Bob White: Romney's Campaign Stabilizer. Impact: Bob White's seemingly innocuous advice to Romney on campaign strategy led to a butterfly effect where the phrase 'wingman' became a go-to term for every awkward guy trying to get a date in dive bars for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that 'wingman' originally referred to a pilot supporting another in combat? Now it just refers to your buddy who awkwardly stands by while you make questionable life choices..
• Headline: Arrest of ’70s Rock Star Widens Sexual Abuse Case Tied to BBC. Impact: The arrest of Paul Gadd opened a Pandora's box of historical revelations about the entertainment industry, leading to increased scrutiny of celebrity culture. Who would've thought that fame could come with a side of scandal?. Fact: Did you know that the BBC has been called the 'crown jewel' of British broadcasting? Too bad it had to share the crown with some less-than-stellar jewels..