MAY 31, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sunken Slave Ship Discovered Off South Africa. Impact: The discovery of this ship set off a global movement among historians and activists, leading to the creation of underwater museums and an ongoing debate about reparations that still haunts politicians today, like an uninvited guest at a party.. Fact: Did you know that the ocean is basically a giant graveyard? This ship is just one of many reminders of humanity’s darker chapters, proving that even the sea has a history of holding grudges..
• Headline: Matthew Aucoin’s Opera 'Crossing' Premieres. Impact: This opera's success sparked a renaissance of musical works based on historical events, resulting in a future where every traumatic moment is set to a catchy tune, and history classes become Broadway shows.. Fact: Fun fact: Walt Whitman was not just a poet; he was also a part-time nurse who probably wished he'd stuck to writing about flowers instead of blood-soaked battlefields..
• Headline: Obama’s Trade Deal Faces Bipartisan Peril in the House. Impact: This deal’s struggle in Congress created a bizarre alliance of politicians who suddenly discovered they could agree on something—namely, that making decisions is hard and they'd rather argue on Twitter.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, ‘bipartisan’ is just code for ‘we can’t agree on anything, but let’s pretend we’re trying for the sake of appearances’?.
• Headline: Review: Stephen King Leaps Through Time in ‘Finders Keepers’. Impact: This book propelled time-traveling narratives into mainstream literature, leading to an era where every author felt the need to add time travel to their plots, resulting in a confusing literary landscape where characters are lost in a paradox of themselves.. Fact: Did you know that Stephen King is like the time-traveling wizard of horror? He can make you cry, scream, and question your life choices all in one sitting—no time machine required!.