NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges in the App Development Boom. Impact: The rise of app developers meant that now everyone's grandma thinks they can create the next billion-dollar app. Spoiler: they can't. But this caused a surge in online courses that generate revenue for the instructors instead. Thanks, Boomers!. Fact: Did you know that for every successful app, there are approximately 10,000 failed ones? It's like a tech graveyard out there, just waiting for the next 'Flappy Bird' to rise from the ashes..
• Headline: Rockets Extend Hamas Strike Range. Impact: As Hamas gained access to longer-range rockets, this event sparked a series of international arms deals and defense upgrades that would keep generals busy for decades. Who knew that a little rocket science could lead to a whole lot of geopolitical chaos?. Fact: The irony? The term 'rocket science' is often used to imply something is very complicated. Apparently, making rockets is easier than making peace..
• Headline: Philip Roth Reflects on Writing Legacy. Impact: Philip Roth deciding to stop writing fiction reshaped the landscape of modern literature. Countless aspiring authors breathed a sigh of relief thinking, 'If he can't do it, why should I?' This led to a mass proliferation of mediocre novels in coffee shops everywhere.. Fact: Fun fact: Roth's decision may have inadvertently opened the floodgates for future authors to write about their existential crises. Thanks, Philip, for the literary therapy session!.
• Headline: A Stunning One-Two Punch Throws the B.C.S. Into Chaos. Impact: The chaos in college football led to a series of conference realignments and the eventual birth of the 'playoff' system—because apparently, a bunch of adults throwing a ball around needed to be more complicated.. Fact: Did you know that after that one-two punch, some fans still believed their team could win the championship? Optimism: the real MVP of sports!.
• Headline: European Countries Seek More Taxes From U.S. Multinational Companies. Impact: The European tax initiative sparked a global conversation about corporate responsibility that led to countless 'how to pay your fair share' articles and memes. Meanwhile, companies continued to dodge taxes like they were in an obstacle course.. Fact: Here's a fun tidbit: The tax code is so intricate that even the most brilliant minds in tax law could probably set it to music and still have everyone confused..