OCTOBER 19, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mass Graves Discovered in Iguala. Impact: The discovery of the corpses in Mexico led to a global outcry that inadvertently spurred the rise of social media activism. Little did they know that hashtags like #WhereAreThe43 would later inspire an entire generation of internet warriors who thought they were fighting for justice while really just perfecting their meme game.. Fact: Did you know that searching for missing persons in Mexico has become as common as searching for Wi-Fi in a coffee shop? It's a tragic testament to how life can be both a horror show and a sitcom, depending on your perspective..
• Headline: Birch-Bark Documents of Veliky Novgorod. Impact: The birch-bark documents found in Russia didn't just rewrite history; they also sparked a trend of 'mud preservation' that had hipsters everywhere looking for ways to dig their artisanal pickles out of the ground for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that birch bark was once considered an eco-friendly alternative to paper? Now we just need to convince everyone that using trees is also a thing of the past. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Mental Health and Gun Control in New York. Impact: The New York No-Guns List led to a bizarre twist where people started carrying around 'mental health passes' like they were VIP concert tickets, only to find out that getting into the mental health club was a lot harder than getting into a Taylor Swift concert.. Fact: Did you know that being on a 'no-guns' list for mental health issues is like being on a reality show nobody wants to be part of? You either get scrutinized or ignored, and neither option sounds great..
• Headline: For South Korea, E-Sports Is National Pastime. Impact: As e-sports became South Korea's national pastime, it inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of competitive gaming leagues worldwide, ultimately resulting in some poor soul in the future trying to explain to their kids why they can't just 'win' at life.. Fact: Did you know that South Korea is such a powerhouse in e-sports that their gamers probably have a higher chance of being recognized than your average politician? At least they actually accomplish something!.
• Headline: A Loving, Lingering Farewell Embrace. Impact: Wendy Whelan's farewell from the New York City Ballet initiated a worldwide ballet renaissance, inspiring people to take up dancing without realizing they have two left feet and zero grace.. Fact: Did you know that a 30-year career in ballet is like dog years? It’s basically equivalent to 210 years of hard work and broken toes. Ballet dancers are the real superheroes, just without the capes and with way more pain..