JUNE 19, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dubai: From Refueling Stop to Global Hub. Impact: If Dubai hadn't turned into a global crossroads, we might still be using carrier pigeons for international communication. Thanks a lot, Dubai, for making the globe just a little bit smaller and our frequent flyer miles a little bit bigger.. Fact: Dubai's original inhabitants were fishing and pearl diving enthusiasts. Now, they’re more about towering skyscrapers and indoor skiing. Talk about a glow-up!.
• Headline: Amazon Fire Phone's Missed Opportunities. Impact: The failure of the Amazon Fire Phone to capture the market led Bezos to double down on delivery drones instead. One could argue that without that flop, we might still be waiting for our packages instead of them arriving by flying robot.. Fact: The Fire Phone was so unpopular, it was like the kid at school who brings a fruitcake to a birthday party. Everyone's polite, but you just know they're hoping someone else takes it home..
• Headline: Uneasy Alliance Gives Insurgents an Edge in Iraq. Impact: The uneasy alliance in Iraq showed that sometimes the enemy of your enemy is just another enemy, leading to a series of conflicts that would have historians scratching their heads for centuries. Thanks for the clarity, Iraq.. Fact: Saddam Hussein's former loyalists teaming with insurgents is like the ultimate 'we hate the same person' club. Spoiler alert: it rarely ends well..