OCTOBER 23, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Shutdown on Economic Metrics. Impact: The shutdown not only skewed economic figures but also led to a nationwide wave of DIY economists claiming they could do better than the government—spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing the shutdown really gauged was how quickly people can lose faith in government? It's like watching a magic trick gone wrong..
• Headline: Sebelius Under Fire Over Health Exchanges. Impact: Sebelius's struggles with the exchanges sent ripples through the healthcare system, inspiring thousands of memes about bureaucratic incompetence that still haunt social media today.. Fact: Fun fact: Sebelius became the poster child for 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket'—especially when that basket is called 'Health Care Reform'..
• Headline: Exploring Identity Through 'Fun Home'. Impact: The exploration of family dynamics in 'Fun Home' somehow led to a nationwide therapy boom, as people suddenly realized their dads were just as mysterious—and maybe just as dysfunctional—as the characters in musicals.. Fact: Did you know that the Bechdel Test originated from Alison Bechdel's comic? It turns out that talking about your dad doesn't count as a conversation about women..
• Headline: Russia Putting a Strong Arm on Neighbors. Impact: Russia's strong-arm tactics created a domino effect, pushing neighboring countries to either cozy up to the West or start a 'Who's more Soviet?' competition that no one signed up for.. Fact: Did you know that Russia's influence is so strong, it should probably have its own reality show? 'Keeping Up with the Kremlin' could be a hit!.
• Headline: Lhota, in Acrid Second Debate, Turns Up the Heat on de Blasio. Impact: The heated debate between Lhota and de Blasio sparked a nationwide interest in political debates, resulting in a surge of armchair pundits who think they could win if only they had a podium.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time a debate got this acrid, someone likely ended up on a reality show. Spoiler alert: it wasn't the winner..