MAY 31, 2013

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• Headline: Struggles to Identify Rana Plaza Victims. Impact: The intense scrutiny after the Rana Plaza collapse sparked a global movement towards ethical fashion. Who knew that a tragic event could lead to fashion brands suddenly caring about working conditions? Spoiler: they still mostly don’t.. Fact: Did you know that Bangladesh is one of the largest clothing exporters in the world? So, it turns out, the fashion industry is one big catwalk of tragedy..
• Headline: U.S. Supports Testing of Self-Driving Cars. Impact: The push for driverless cars led to a bizarre future where people don’t even need to pretend to drive. Imagine a world where traffic jams are just a bunch of autonomous vehicles arguing about directions. Spoiler: they still won't ask for help.. Fact: Did you know that the first self-driving car was created in the 1980s? And yet here we are, still waiting for them to figure out how to not hit lampposts..
• Headline: A New Step in Wrestling With the Bra. Impact: Jockey’s new bra fitting kit led to a surge in women realizing they had been wearing the wrong size for years. Who knew that a simple measurement could change lives? Or at least save them from a lot of discomfort.. Fact: Did you know that the average woman will own over 20 bras in her lifetime? That’s a lot of fabric for something that seems so simple!.