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HEADLINES ON May 26, 2014
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- Headline: The Rise of Sticker Messaging Apps. Impact: If stickers had never taken off, we might have been forced to articulate our feelings through actual words, leading to a global increase in literacy and possibly fewer misunderstandings. Imagine a world where emojis don’t exist, and people actually have to say, 'I love you' instead of just sending a cute cat sticker. Chaos would ensue.. Fact: Did you know that in Japan, there's a sticker for every possible emotion? It's like a universal translator, but for introverts who can't be bothered to text back..
- Headline: Medium Revolutionizes Blogging for Writers. Impact: Medium's rise led to an explosion of amateur writers who think they’re the next Hemingway, resulting in an oversaturation of 'deep' articles about avocado toast and the existential dread of adulting. Good luck finding a real writer among the noise.. Fact: Did you know that 'Medium' was named as such because it was the perfect platform for 'medium' writers with 'medium' ideas? Talk about setting the bar low!.
- Headline: Big Travel Day? He Drove 906 Miles in 2 Circles. Impact: Kurt Busch’s epic drive may have sparked the idea of 'extreme commuting,' leading to a future where people drive in circles for hours just to avoid traffic jams, creating an entirely new sport: circular driving championships. Who needs NASCAR when you've got dizzy drivers?. Fact: Did you know that Kurt Busch is not only a driver but also a master of making poor life choices? 906 miles in circles? That's what we call a roundabout way to waste gas!.