MARCH 7, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Copper Canyon Ultramarathon: Risk Meets Endurance. Impact: If the ultramarathon hadn't been held in such a dangerous region, we might have never invented the concept of 'extreme sports' as a way to test our will against both nature and human insanity. Who knew running could be a game of dodgeball with violence?. Fact: Did you know that ultramarathons can be traced back to ancient Greece? So really, when you’re running for your life, you're just participating in a long-standing tradition of poor life choices..
• Headline: Obama Commemorates Selma's Historic March. Impact: Obama's speech at Selma may have inspired future generations to continue the fight for civil rights, but it also led to an influx of ‘woke’ memes, which, while amusing, often miss the deeper points of the struggle. Thanks for the laughs, internet!. Fact: It's been over 50 years since Bloody Sunday, and yet here we are, still having to remind people that civil rights shouldn't be a fad. Who knew progress could be so... slow?.
• Headline: McDonald’s Seeks Its Fast-Food Soul. Impact: McDonald's searching for its 'fast-food soul' could lead to a culinary renaissance in drive-thrus. Imagine gourmet burgers being served at 60 mph—fine dining at its most efficient! Or just more ways to justify your midnight cravings.. Fact: Did you know that McDonald's started as a hot dog stand? So really, the quest for 'soul' is just a long way of saying they want to go back to their roots—except now they serve lattes..
• Headline: Move Over Mao: Beloved ‘Papa Xi’ Awes China. Impact: Xi Jinping's popularity could pave the way for a new age of leadership where charisma trumps actual governance. This could lead to a future where public adoration becomes more important than public service—welcome to the age of the celebrity politician!. Fact: Did you know that Mao's Little Red Book was the ultimate guidebook for a whole generation? Good luck finding a 'Papa Xi' equivalent; I hear it's mostly just selfies and motivational quotes..