MARCH 5, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fed's Dilemma During Economic Crises. Impact: If the Fed had just taken a deep breath and believed in itself, we might have avoided a decade of economic turbulence. Instead, their doubts led to a rollercoaster of financial crises, which eventually inspired countless memes about adulting and budgeting.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Fed' is short for 'Federal Reserve', but it could also stand for 'Forever Eating Dilemmas'—because they sure love to chew on their own indecisiveness!.
• Headline: Innovations Against VR Motion Sickness. Impact: Imagine a world where virtual reality was permanently associated with nausea. By solving this issue, tech companies not only saved us from head-spinning games but also paved the way for future generations to awkwardly avoid social interactions in immersive environments.. Fact: Did you know that the original intention behind virtual reality was to create an escape from reality? Ironically, many ended up feeling like they needed to escape from the virtual reality instead!.
• Headline: Wheeldon's Direction of 'An American in Paris'. Impact: By directing 'An American in Paris', Wheeldon didn't just revive a classic; he set off a chain reaction that led to Broadway being flooded with adaptations of every movie imaginable. Next up: a stage version of that one time your uncle fell asleep at Thanksgiving dinner.. Fact: Did you know that choreographers have to be part-time psychologists? They not only direct movements but also have to figure out why some dancers can't seem to remember their left from their right!.
• Headline: Erik Larson’s ‘Dead Wake,’ About the Lusitania. Impact: The tragic sinking of the Lusitania altered the course of history, contributing to the U.S. entering World War I. Little did they know, this would also inspire endless conspiracy theories about maritime disasters and how not to book a cruise.. Fact: Did you know that the Lusitania's sinking was so impactful that it made 'never trust a boat' a common saying? Spoiler alert: boats still seem to be winning..