OCTOBER 30, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Atlantic City Flooded Amidst Storm Warnings. Impact: When Atlantic City decided to skip the gamblers and go for a swim instead, it inadvertently started a trend of cities trying to become the next Venice. Who knew underwater casinos would be so popular with the fish?. Fact: Did you know that the last time Atlantic City had a beach this crowded, it was filled with jellyfish instead of tourists?.
• Headline: G.O.P. Critiques Obama’s Auto Industry Bailout. Impact: Romney's criticism of the auto bailout led to a massive spike in people buying cars just to spite him. Who knew that resentment could fuel the auto industry more than actual economic policies?. Fact: Fun fact: Mitt Romney once took a ride in a car that he didn’t criticize. It was a very awkward moment for both parties..
• Headline: Storm Recovery Efforts Begin in Multiple States. Impact: The storm’s devastation didn’t just halt life; it also kickstarted a million DIY home improvement shows where people realized they could use ‘storm chic’ decor in their living rooms.. Fact: Hurricane recovery is just like a bad breakup: you lose everything but gain a whole new appreciation for living without chaos. How romantic!.
• Headline: From One Mine, the Gold of Pop History. Impact: The celebration of Columbia Records' history unleashed a wave of nostalgia-driven music festivals, causing countless hipsters to don flared jeans and sing loudly off-key in the streets.. Fact: 360 Sound? Sounds great, but have you tried 720 Sound? That’s when you start hearing music from two different decades at once—chaos!.
• Headline: Storm-Related Cultural Cancellations Continue. Impact: The storm-related cancellations led to a viral trend of ‘staycation’ events, with people discovering they could enjoy local attractions from their living rooms while binge-watching nature documentaries.. Fact: Cultural cancellations are the universe’s way of saying, 'Hey, remember that couch you bought? Yeah, it's time to use it!'.