JULY 31, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges in Queen West Art District. Impact: If only the art district had known that 'priced out' would lead to a 2040 reality TV show called 'Who Can Afford It?', featuring contestants who must survive on a budget of $5 a week in the same area.. Fact: The phrase 'between a rock and a hard place' was actually coined by a confused tourist trying to find affordable housing in the area..
• Headline: Summer Dress Trends Through the Ages. Impact: The mishmash of summer dresses sparked a fashion revolution that led to the invention of the 'Everything Goes' dress code, which ultimately resulted in a world where pajamas are considered formal wear.. Fact: Summer dresses are scientifically proven to make you 73% happier, unless you're stuck in traffic, in which case, you're just hot and frustrated..
• Headline: McDonald’s Franchise Liability Ruling Impact. Impact: This McDonald's ruling started a chain reaction that led to the rise of 'Franchise Wars'—a reality series where fast food CEOs fight for their franchises' survival with legal jargon and condiment-based weapons.. Fact: If McDonald's were a country, it would have the 90th largest economy in the world, which might explain why their burgers are more reliable than some governments..
• Headline: Defying Death in Utah Arches: A Thrill Too Far?. Impact: The ban on extreme rope-swinging became the catalyst for the invention of indoor extreme sports, leading to a future where people are swinging from ropes around the living room while their cats watch in horror.. Fact: Rope-swinging is the only sport where your chance of survival can actually increase if you just stay at home and binge-watch Netflix instead..
• Headline: At Patagonia, the Bottom Line Includes the Earth. Impact: Patagonia's commitment to the Earth inspired a global movement that birthed the 'Eco-Warrior' generation, who now argue over whether wearing hemp sandals counts as a sustainable lifestyle.. Fact: Patagonia’s founder once claimed that the only thing more important than their profits is their commitment to the environment—right before accidentally stepping on a plastic bottle..