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HEADLINES ON June 3, 2015
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- Headline: Huffington Post's Uncertain Future at Verizon. Impact: If Verizon hadn't decided to toy with The Huffington Post, we might never have witnessed the birth of a million clickbait articles that distracted us from actual journalism. Thanks for keeping us blissfully ignorant, Verizon!. Fact: Did you know that Arianna Huffington once slept on a couch in a friend's house while launching her first startup? That’s the real version of ‘starting from the bottom.’.
- Headline: New E.P.A. Regulations on Airplane Emissions. Impact: The new airplane emission limits could ripple through time by forcing future civilizations to invent flying cars that run on rainbows and dreams instead of fossil fuels. But hey, let’s not hold our breath.. Fact: Did you know that the average airplane emits the same amount of CO2 as 90 cars? So, if you’re planning a road trip, just know you’re still outclassing the jet setters..
- Headline: The Spoils: A Review of Narcissism. Impact: Jesse Eisenberg’s narcissistic character might just have inspired a new wave of self-absorbed influencers who think they can win love through Instagram likes. Thanks for the idea, Jesse!. Fact: Did you know that Jesse Eisenberg actually studied anthropology? Because playing a narcissist is a deep dive into human behavior, right?.
- Headline: Remembering Last Night’s Music Festival in the Morning. Impact: The existence of safe spots at music festivals might ripple through time, creating a future where sober fun is the norm, and raves are filled with yoga mats instead of glow sticks.. Fact: Did you know that some music festivals now offer meditation tents? Because nothing says 'party' like a good ol' mindfulness session!.