APRIL 17, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Self-Publishing Gains Popularity Among Authors. Impact: As more authors decided to self-publish, the internet saw an explosion of questionable memoirs and unsolicited advice blogs, leading to a new generation of people thinking they could write a novel simply because they once wrote a decent email. This eventually culminated in 2023 when a cat's Instagram account published a bestselling novel, proving that everyone really can be an author.. Fact: Did you know that before self-publishing, the only way to get your book published was to bribe your way through an agent's inbox? No wonder they called it a 'gatekeeping' process!.
• Headline: Life-Saving Surgeries in Boston Trauma Cases. Impact: The life-saving surgeries performed that day not only changed the fates of the patients but also led to a surge in demand for prosthetic legs, which, in turn, inspired a new fashion trend: 'Legs of the Future,' featuring neon colors and LED lights. Who knew trauma could be so stylish?. Fact: Surprisingly, the first prosthetic leg dates back to ancient Egypt! So next time you complain about your new shoes, remember someone was strapping wooden limbs together before the pyramids were even finished..
• Headline: Putting Away His Toys. Impact: Michael Bay's introspection about 'Pain & Gain' led him to a revelation about the meaning of life, causing him to release an art film about the struggles of a sentient robot longing for acceptance. This bizarre pivot then inspired other directors, resulting in a decade filled with existential crisis films featuring talking appliances.. Fact: Michael Bay's films have been known to blow up box office records. Ironically, he once tried to blow up a birthday cake for his son but ended up just ruining the party instead..