JULY 29, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: New York's Crackdown on Subway Performers. Impact: Imagine if subway performers had taken their talents to Broadway instead! The entire landscape of musical theater could have shifted dramatically. Who knows, we might be watching 'Cats: The Musical 2' right now instead of the original flop!. Fact: Performing on subways is a time-honored tradition—who needs a stage when you have a moving train and a captive audience? Just remember, any standing ovation comes with a risk of falling over when the train lurches!.
• Headline: Risks of Prison Cell Extractions Explained. Impact: If only we could extract the tough tactics from prison officers and apply them to everyday conflicts—like trying to get a refund from a retailer! The world would be a much more efficient place, albeit a bit scarier.. Fact: The phrase 'cell extraction' sounds like a cool sci-fi movie, but in reality, it's just a fancy way of saying 'we're going to drag you out whether you like it or not.' Who knew prison tactics could inspire the next big action film?.
• Headline: OKCupid Plays With Love in User Experiments. Impact: Thanks to OKCupid's experiments, we might one day see a future where love is scientifically calculated, and dating apps are just glorified math tests. Who needs chemistry when you have algorithms?. Fact: OKCupid's user experiments prove one thing: love is just a series of calculations away. So, if your soulmate is just a few equations off, maybe it’s time to brush up on your math skills!.
• Headline: Spending Big to Fight Big Donors in Campaigns. Impact: The Mayday super PAC could be the start of a political revolution, or it could just lead to more ads interrupting your favorite TV shows. Either way, democracy is about to get a serious upgrade—or just a more expensive and annoying version of what we already have.. Fact: Spending big to fight big donors is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. It’s a noble cause, but one has to wonder if we're just funding the ads that will annoy us during the Super Bowl..