NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Insights into Grand Theft Auto V. Impact: The release of Grand Theft Auto V led to a spike in video game sales, which in turn funded the creation of a new genre of 'open-world' games, resulting in a future where even your grandma has a virtual car and a criminal record.. Fact: Did you know that playing GTA V could inspire you to plan a heist that requires absolutely no real-life consequences? Because nothing says 'good parenting' like letting your kids loot virtual stores!.
• Headline: Thanksgiving Night Shopping Returns. Impact: The madness of Thanksgiving shopping led to the birth of the 'Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Shopping Marathon' tradition, where families now argue over whether to eat turkey or fight over discounted flat-screen TVs.. Fact: Did you know that if Thanksgiving dinner was replaced with a shopping spree, the turkey population would drop faster than your relatives' patience with each other?.
• Headline: Delaware Supreme Court's Unprecedented Reprimand. Impact: The rebuke of a judge in Delaware, while seemingly minor, set off a chain reaction where judges across the U.S. started questioning their own decisions, leading to the infamous 'Judicial Midlife Crisis' where they all bought sports cars and started writing self-help books.. Fact: Did you know that colorful opinions in court often result in judges being more popular than any sitcom character? Because who doesn’t love a judge who quotes Shakespeare while handing down sentences?.
• Headline: Behind New York Gas Lines, Warnings and Crossed Fingers. Impact: The return of gas lines in New York City reminded everyone of the 1970s, causing a retro revival that led to a surge in bell-bottom jeans and disco balls in apartments all over Brooklyn, proving that history truly does repeat itself—just with worse hairstyles.. Fact: Did you know that standing in line for gas is today's equivalent of waiting for the latest iPhone? Because nothing screams 'first world problems' like a lack of fuel for your gas-guzzling SUV!.
• Headline: Ball and Wisconsin Returning to Form. Impact: Montee Ball's return to form not only revitalized his career but also inspired a whole generation of players to believe that concussions are just a minor setback, leading to an unfortunate increase in 'football is life' tattoos.. Fact: Did you know that Montee Ball's comeback story is almost as inspiring as a motivational poster, but with more helmet-to-helmet collisions?.