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HEADLINES ON November 11, 2014
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- Headline: The Rise and Fall of Guccifer. Impact: If Guccifer hadn't hacked those emails, we might not have had the 2016 election chaos. So, thanks to him, we can all blame our political anxiety on a Romanian hacker who thought he was being edgy.. Fact: Did you know that the name Guccifer was inspired by both high fashion and the Prince of Darkness? Because nothing screams 'I'm a serious hacker' like a fashion-forward moniker..
- Headline: Harold Hamm's Historic Divorce Settlement. Impact: The fallout from this divorce might inspire a new reality show called 'Keeping Up with the Oil Tycoons,' where viewers watch billion-dollar breakups instead of just the Kardashians. Spoiler alert: It's still messy.. Fact: Did you know that divorce settlements could rival the GDP of small countries? Maybe if they had a prenup, he could've saved a few barrels of cash..
- Headline: It’s Official: Mormon Founder Had Up to 40 Wives. Impact: Revelations about Joseph Smith's many wives could lead to a dramatic increase in interest for polygamy-themed soap operas. Who knew a religious figure's dating life would become the next big thing?. Fact: Did you know that Joseph Smith's life could easily be a plot twist in a telenovela? 'One Man, 40 Wives: A Love Story' might just be the next blockbuster..