Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON April 21, 2014
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- Headline: Yadier Molina: Cardinal's Strategic Maestro. Impact: Yadier Molina's pitch selection mastery has inspired tech companies to create AI that can predict every human decision. Spoiler alert: they still can't figure out what to order for lunch.. Fact: Did you know that Yadier Molina's baseball instincts are so sharp that he could probably predict a meteor strike before it happens? Too bad he can't predict the weather in St. Louis..
- Headline: Ferry Disaster: A Tragic Breakdown of Order. Impact: This ferry disaster led to a significant increase in safety regulations for maritime travel, which ironically caused a boom in the 'Life Jacket Fashion' industry. Who knew panic could be stylish?. Fact: Did you know that the Titanic was almost a footnote in history until someone forgot to check if the lifeboats were actually functioning? Lesson learned: always double-check your flotation devices..
- Headline: Aereo Case Will Shape TV’s Future. Impact: The Aereo case was like a legal ping pong match that influenced how we consume media. From this point on, 'binge-watching' became a legitimate lifestyle choice, paving the way for countless couch potatoes to justify their existence.. Fact: Did you know that before streaming, the only way to watch your favorite shows was by sitting through commercials? Imagine a world where people had to actually socialize during breaks. Shudder!.