JUNE 2, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Scotland's Independence Debate and Economic Impacts. Impact: Should Scotland choose independence, it might spark a chain reaction where every country with a bagpipe band suddenly feels the urge to secede. Next thing you know, the world is a giant game of musical chairs, but with countries.. Fact: Did you know that Scotland has more than 400 words for 'snow'? But apparently, 'independence' isn’t one of them since they can't seem to decide if they want it or not!.
• Headline: Class AAA Pitchers Aim for MLB Comeback. Impact: If Francoeur and Lane make it back to the majors, it could inspire a new trend where every minor league team starts recruiting former MLB players for 'inspiration.' Soon, every game will have a 50-year-old pitcher just trying to relive their glory days.. Fact: Did you know that the El Paso Chihuahuas are named after the world's smallest dog breed? Because who doesn't want to see a Chihuahua throw a baseball? It can't be worse than watching these veterans pitch, right?.
• Headline: Before Brief, Deadly Spree, Trouble Since Age 8. Impact: The tragic events caused a nationwide conversation about mental health that, ironically, led to more people ignoring their own mental health. Talk about a twist! Thanks, Elliot, for making everyone aware while simultaneously making them less aware.. Fact: Did you know that Elliot O. Rodger's story has sparked numerous discussions about gun control and mental health? It's a shame it took such a tragedy to get people talking—nothing like a little chaos to motivate change!.
• Headline: An Ideal Place, Except for All the Dead Bodies. Impact: Ionesco's play is a reminder that even in the most perfect places, the lurking dread of existential crises and dead bodies can turn a paradise into a horror show. So, basically, it foreshadows every influencer's idealized vacation posts, right?. Fact: Did you know that 'The Killer' was written in the absurdist style? Because obviously, nothing screams 'ideal' like a deadly mystery lurking in the background of a perfect postcard scene!.