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HEADLINES ON March 30, 2014
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- Headline: Wisconsin's Thrilling Final Four Victory. Impact: Wisconsin's victory not only catapulted them into the Final Four, but also sparked a statewide cheese frenzy that led to an increase in cheesy puns being used in everyday conversation.. Fact: Fun fact: In Wisconsin, the only thing more sacred than basketball is cheese. So naturally, they won..
- Headline: U.S. Agency Knew About G.M. Flaw but Did Not Act. Impact: The revelation of the G.M. flaw triggered a series of events leading to the creation of a new reality show: 'America's Next Top Ignition System,' where cars compete for safety ratings.. Fact: Did you know that 'G.M.' stands for 'Guilty Miscalculation'? Just kidding, but it might as well!.
- Headline: Heidegger’s Notebooks Renew Focus on Anti-Semitism. Impact: The debate over Heidegger's Nazi affiliations led to an unexpected resurgence in philosophy classes, where students now ponder if their coffee shop orders are also secretly anti-Semitic.. Fact: Fun fact: Heidegger once said something about being 'thrown into existence.' Too bad he didn’t get thrown into a history class instead..