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HEADLINES ON January 4, 2013
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- Headline: Fascinating Buildings That Inspire Awe. Impact: If only buildings could talk, they'd probably complain about how they inspired a thousand Instagram posts, leading to a rise in selfies and a significant drop in human interaction. Thank you, architecture!. Fact: Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was originally criticized by many Parisians? Imagine if they had just embraced it, we might have skipped the whole 'cage for a giant metal structure' phase!.
- Headline: Tech Giants' Tax Strategies Under Review. Impact: This tax inquiry might just be the spark that ignites a global movement for tax fairness. Or not. It could also just lead to more loopholes and some very comfortable tax lawyers.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing Apple seems to shift faster than their profits overseas is the latest iPhone model. It's like magic, but with less applause!.
- Headline: Lawyers, Saying DNA Cleared Inmate, Pursue Access to Data. Impact: The exoneration of the inmate could trigger a revolution in the justice system, or at least a spike in the sales of crime documentaries. Welcome to the age of 'true crime' obsession!. Fact: Fun fact: DNA evidence is more reliable than most politicians' promises. At least it doesn't change with the seasons!.