JULY 2, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bowe Bergdahl’s Complex Journey to Service. Impact: Had Sgt. Bergdahl not embarked on his ill-fated journey, the U.S. might have avoided a prolonged debate over military ethics, leading to an alternate timeline where soldiers only ever took selfies instead of going AWOL.. Fact: Bowe Bergdahl's story could have inspired a reality show called "Survivor: Idaho Edition," though ironically, the real survival challenge was in the military bureaucracy..
• Headline: Twitter's Executive Turmoil Continues. Impact: The revolving door at Twitter led to a series of executive decisions that ultimately resulted in a cat video becoming the most shared post of all time, forever changing the landscape of social media (because, priorities).. Fact: If Twitter had a dollar for every executive that cycled through, it might just afford to pay its users in actual money instead of 'likes.'.
• Headline: Iraqi Soldiers Blame Officers for Retreat. Impact: This incident contributed to a long-lasting narrative about military incompetence, ensuring that future generations of historians will have plenty of dramatic material for their best-selling novels about the Middle East.. Fact: The phrase 'mismanagement and treachery' has been used to describe everything from military operations to family Thanksgiving dinners..
• Headline: Arab Boy’s Death Escalates Clash Over Abductions. Impact: The tragic death of the Palestinian youth spurred a series of retaliatory actions, creating a cycle of violence that could be traced back to the dinner table arguments of disgruntled relatives over the years.. Fact: This incident is a grim reminder that sometimes, the only thing that escalates faster than a conflict is the number of people who want to comment on it online..
• Headline: Everyone Expects the Spanish Inquisition. Impact: The success of Monty Python's revival sparked a renaissance in absurdist humor, leading to a bizarre series of international treaties based on comedy sketches rather than diplomatic discussions.. Fact: The Spanish Inquisition was famous for catching people off guard; thankfully, this version only involved unexpected musical numbers and not actual torture..