NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Growing Edibles Year-Round Indoors. Impact: The writer's discovery of a warm kitchen conservatory led to a global obsession with indoor gardening, ultimately resulting in an entire generation of people who think they're farmers because they can grow basil on their windowsills. This shift in perception also caused a spike in sales of artisan pizza ovens—because everyone now believes they’re a gourmet chef.. Fact: Growing herbs in your condo is the 21st-century equivalent of owning a horse. Welcome to the new aristocracy!.
• Headline: Tiny Homes on Wheels Event. Impact: The tiny house on wheels craze sparked a massive wave of nomadic lifestyles, leading to the rise of questionable reality TV shows featuring people trying to find Wi-Fi in the woods. Who knew living small would mean living large on your YouTube channel?. Fact: Tiny houses are basically the adult version of a treehouse. Just remember, it’s all fun and games until you hit a speed bump..
• Headline: Pritzker's Vision for New Empire. Impact: Adam Pritzker’s ambitions for a consumer goods and hospitality empire created a ripple effect that turned countless hipster entrepreneurs into self-proclaimed 'disruptors' of everything from artisanal toothpaste to gluten-free air. The barista revolution was just the beginning.. Fact: The Pritzker family is basically the superhero version of hotel magnates. Watch out, Marvel!.
• Headline: In Japan, Moves to Stimulate Economy Reach a Critical Stage. Impact: Shinzo Abe’s aggressive stimulus initiatives became the blueprint for future economic policies worldwide, leading to a series of 'stimulus wars' where nations competed to give away the most money, ultimately resulting in the invention of the 'Economy Games'—where winning means your debt is just a little less terrifying.. Fact: If you ever feel bad about your country's economy, just remember: it could be worse. You could be in a make-or-break phase that lasts for decades!.
• Headline: Known as ‘Alex From Target,’ Teenage Clerk Rises to Star on Twitter and Talk Shows. Impact: Known as 'Alex From Target,' the teenage clerk's rise to internet fame shifted the focus of the American public from politics to the lives of retail workers, igniting a wave of memes that led to the eventual emergence of influencer culture. Who knew a red polo could launch a thousand selfies?. Fact: Becoming famous for folding t-shirts is the new American Dream! Sorry, college degree—you're so last century..