FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of S.&P. Settlement on Ratings Industry. Impact: This settlement became the spark that ignited a million memes about how not to trust your bank, which in turn led to an entire generation of people keeping their money under mattresses instead.. Fact: Did you know that the ratings agencies were once treated like oracles? Now they’re about as trusted as a fortune cookie after a bad Chinese takeout..
• Headline: Moussaoui Calls Saudi Princes Patrons of Al Qaeda. Impact: Moussaoui's claims led to a new era of conspiracy theories about royal families, resulting in a spike in poorly made documentaries and a surge in 'what if' discussions at every boring family gathering.. Fact: Did you know that Moussaoui's wild claims were a catalyst for a million conspiracy theories? Who knew that a failed Al Qaeda operative could inspire more wild imaginations than a Hollywood blockbuster?.
• Headline: China Moves to Free Up Money in Its Economy. Impact: China's monetary moves sent ripples through the global economy, making hipsters in Brooklyn suddenly obsessed with 'Chinese economic policy' as they sipped their matcha lattes.. Fact: Fun fact: When China frees up money, it’s like a kid getting a sugar rush—everyone’s excited but no one really knows what will happen next. Spoiler: It usually involves chaos..