NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama Denounces Kassig's Execution as Evil. Impact: The murder of Peter Kassig sparked global outrage that eventually led to a series of international policies aimed at combating extremism, proving once again that nothing says 'we're going to fix the world' like a lot of people arguing on social media.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'pure evil' was actually trademarked for a while? Just kidding, but it should be!.
• Headline: Mass MoCA's New Partnerships in Contemporary Art. Impact: The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's partnerships with big names ended up causing a ripple effect in the art world, leading to a bizarre trend of contemporary artists creating pieces inspired by their favorite breakfast cereals. Because nothing says 'deep thought' like a bowl of Frosted Flakes.. Fact: Did you know that contemporary art is just code for 'I could have done that'?.
• Headline: Whisked Out of Jail, and Back to the N.F.L.. Impact: Phillip Merling's case highlighted systemic issues in how athletes are treated, leading to a chain reaction of more players getting off the hook, which in turn inspired a new reality show titled 'Law and Order: NFL Special Victims Unit'.. Fact: Did you know that in the NFL, the only thing getting penalized more than players is their ability to stay out of trouble? It's a real skill!.
• Headline: A Portfolio With Room for Partying. Impact: The plot of 'State of Affairs' inadvertently encouraged a generation of writers to think that having a dead fiancé linked to a president is a surefire way to create drama. Spoiler alert: it totally is, but also super unrealistic.. Fact: Did you know that Katherine Heigl has been in more romantic comedies than actual relationships? Just saying, the numbers don’t lie!.