JULY 18, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Apple's Bold Moves in TV Innovation. Impact: Apple's reimagined television experience led to a global obsession with streaming services, causing Netflix to accidentally create a documentary about the history of socks. True story.. Fact: Did you know that if you combine the words 'Apple' and 'television,' you get a fancy way to watch cat videos?.
• Headline: Assad Gains Ground in Syrian Civil War. Impact: Assad's newfound strength led to a strange series of diplomatic events, including a group of diplomats who had to learn how to play 'Survivor: Syria' for a reality TV show. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well.. Fact: Did you know that while Assad was busy holding onto power, people in Syria were holding onto hope—what a concept!.
• Headline: Putin Critic Gets 5-Year Jail Term, Setting Off Protests. Impact: Navalny's imprisonment sparked protests that inadvertently led to a new interest in political theater, causing an unexpected surge in demand for plays about tyrants. Who knew Shakespeare would make a comeback?. Fact: Did you know that in Russia, the only thing more dangerous than a protest is trying to explain why you think it's a good idea?.
• Headline: Till the Playwright Does Us Part. Impact: The focus on marital misbehavior in London revivals triggered a worldwide trend of couples signing ‘misbehavior contracts’ before marriage. Because who needs trust when you have a legal document?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dramatic than a Shakespearean play is watching married people argue over the remote control?.