Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON April 9, 2015
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- Headline: Walter Scott Shooting Video Sparks Police Debate. Impact: The video of Walter Scott's shooting ignited a movement that inspired a new genre of reality TV: 'Cops vs. Body Cameras.' It’s as thrilling as it sounds, and yes, the ratings are off the charts.. Fact: Did you know that police body cameras were originally invented to record the world's worst karaoke performances? True story..
- Headline: Brooklyn Academy of Music Chooses New President. Impact: Katy Clark's appointment as the new president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music caused a ripple effect that resulted in an artistic renaissance... in the neighboring coffee shops. Some say the lattes are now more avant-garde than the performances.. Fact: Did you know that the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been around since 1861? That’s right, it has survived more trends than your hipster cousin..
- Headline: When a Plane Seat Next to a Woman Is Against Orthodox Faith. Impact: The conflict over plane seating arrangements inspired a new airline called 'Gender Plane,' which only allows single-gender flights. It’s like a middle school dance up in the sky, and the turbulence is just awkwardness.. Fact: Did you know that ultra-Orthodox men once tried to invent a 'gender-neutral' airplane seat? Turns out, that just meant sitting on the wing..