OCTOBER 20, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Corruption Crackdown: Abuses in China. Impact: The wave of anti-corruption in China led to a secret society of bureaucrats plotting to overthrow their own government with a series of elaborate tea parties, forever changing the way Chinese officials viewed afternoon tea.. Fact: Did you know that in ancient China, corruption was sometimes dealt with by sending officials to the Great Wall for 'reflection'? Imagine that as a punishment today—what a scenic way to contemplate your life choices!.
• Headline: Aaron Kushner's Newspaper Venture Challenges. Impact: Aaron Kushner’s struggle in the newspaper business inadvertently inspired a spate of 'How Not to Run a Newspaper' seminars, which became wildly popular among aspiring media moguls who were too scared to fail spectacularly themselves.. Fact: Did you know that newspapers once made money by printing ads for things like horse-drawn carriages? Imagine if we still did that—'Get your brand-new Model T, only $350 and a dozen eggs!'.
• Headline: Before Bigger Stage, Walker Must Win Wisconsin. Impact: Scott Walker’s political career was ultimately determined by this singular moment, leading to a bizarre timeline where Wisconsin became known as the 'Land of the Lost Presidential Contenders'—a true Eden for failed ambitions.. Fact: Did you know that Wisconsin is famous for its cheese and... political drama? It’s like a soap opera, but with more dairy and fewer actual plot twists..