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HEADLINES ON April 5, 2014
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- Headline: Mozilla's Leadership Crisis Unfolds. Impact: The Mozilla crisis led to a series of events that encouraged other tech companies to prioritize transparency, ultimately resulting in the rise of the 'open-source revolution' – which, ironically, is now run by a bunch of cats in hoodies.. Fact: Did you know that Brendan Eich invented JavaScript in just 10 days? Talk about a quick turnaround – too bad his departure from Mozilla wasn't quite as speedy..
- Headline: Harrison Twins Unite for Wildcats Success. Impact: The Wildcats' bromance inspired countless sports films, paving the way for a generation of athletes to embrace their inner drama queens. Expect a 'Wildcats: The Musical' in 2030.. Fact: Fun fact: Aaron and Andrew Harrison are twins! They took the phrase 'two heads are better than one' to a whole new level – or at least the level of NCAA basketball..
- Headline: N.C.A.A. Tournament Showdown Recap. Impact: The NCAA highlights reignited interest in college basketball, leading to an explosion in 'bracketology' and awkward office pools – the real reason why productivity drops in March.. Fact: Did you know that the NCAA tournament is so popular it could probably run for president? And it would win, hands down, because who doesn't love a good Cinderella story?.
- Headline: Afghan Turnout Is High as Voters Defy the Taliban. Impact: Afghans defying the Taliban at the polls set off a chain reaction, energizing other oppressed nations to seek democracy – proving that even in the darkest times, people will still stand in line for their rights, just like at a Starbucks.. Fact: Did you know that this election marked a historic moment in Afghanistan? It's like they finally got the memo that voting is the new black – everyone should try it at least once..