FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Loss of Chinese Villages and Culture. Impact: As the villages vanished, so did the traditional Chinese tea ceremonies. The global tea market went into a frenzy, leading to a shortage of ‘authentic’ green tea, which ironically drove up the hipster demand for 'village-style' tea, even though no one knew what that meant anymore.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing faster than urbanization in China is the rate at which hipsters appropriate its culture? Enjoy your artisan tea!.
• Headline: De Blasio: New York's Towering Mayor. Impact: De Blasio’s height became a metaphor for all the towering issues New York faced. His struggle with ergonomics inspired a new line of oversized office furniture, which, ironically, was designed to better accommodate all the short-statured politicians.. Fact: Did you know that being the tallest mayor in modern history also means you have to duck under every doorframe? How's that for a metaphor for political hurdles?.
• Headline: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Actor of Depth, Dies at 46. Impact: Hoffman's death sent shockwaves through the film industry, igniting discussions about mental health that eventually led to the creation of 'Oscar-worthy roles' being redefined as those that portray characters with depth, thus saving countless actors from bland roles for years to come.. Fact: Did you know that Philip Seymour Hoffman was so talented, he could make even a character with no depth seem profound? That's some serious acting magic!.