JUNE 5, 2013

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• Headline: Xiaomi's Success Inspired by Apple. Impact: If Lei Jun had opted for a different hairstyle, the world might have seen a dramatic shift in tech branding. The butterfly effect of a bad hair day could have led to a universe where flip phones reign supreme, and we all communicate via carrier pigeons.. Fact: Did you know that the real reason Apple has a fruit for a logo is because they couldn’t fit a 'bitten-off' carrot in their marketing strategy?.
• Headline: Challenges for Syrian Rebel Forces. Impact: The setbacks faced by Syrian rebels could be the catalyst for a new line of guerrilla warfare-themed video games. Imagine kids in the future arguing over who plays the best 'Rebel Commander' while sipping organic smoothies.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more complicated than the situation in Syria is trying to explain it to your grandparents..
• Headline: Jefferson County's Historic Bankruptcy Deal. Impact: Jefferson County's bankruptcy could inspire a new trend in financial planning workshops titled 'How to Lose Billions and Still Smile.' Just imagine the motivational speeches!. Fact: Did you know that ‘Jefferson’ is derived from the old English term for 'I can’t pay my bills?'.
• Headline: As Vandals Deface U.S. Parks, Some Point to Online Show-Offs. Impact: The rise in vandalism due to social media could lead to a future where graffiti artists are seen as the new Picassos, and we all start investing in spray paint futures. Welcome to the art revolution!. Fact: Here’s a fun thought: if social media existed in the Renaissance, the Mona Lisa might have been tagged with 'Mona Lame' by an artist looking for likes..
• Headline: ‘I’m Melting!’ Is No Stretch. Impact: Jenny Schwartz's work could inspire a new genre of theater where all the characters are just melting ice cream cones. The emotional depth remains, but the clean-up becomes a real performance art!. Fact: Did you know that the most surreal moment in theater history was when an actor forgot their lines and started improv-ing about ice cream flavors?.