JULY 3, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Grateful Dead's Final Fare Thee Well Concerts. Impact: As the Grateful Dead exited stage left, their fans' debate over attendance ignited a new genre of 'virtual concerts' that eventually led to people attending rock shows from their couches in pajamas. Who knew the Dead would inspire the 'stay-at-home' culture decades later?. Fact: Did you know that Grateful Dead concerts were actually the first known events to test the limits of human patience and tolerance for long guitar solos? You'd think they were auditioning for a PhD in 'Sitting Still.'.
• Headline: Miss USA Pageant Secures New Network Deal. Impact: The Miss USA pageant finding a new home led to a boom in televised beauty contests, resulting in a future where people started voting on everything from baked goods to best cat videos. Welcome to the age of the 'Reality Show Apocalypse!'. Fact: Did you know that the Miss USA pageant almost turned into a political debate? Imagine the swimsuit round featuring candidates discussing their tax plans. Talk about a splash!.
• Headline: Air Passengers Applaud a Justice Dept. Collusion Case. Impact: The applause for the Justice Department's investigation into airline collusion inspired a new trend where passengers began to feel like their complaints actually mattered. This led to a future where airlines now make small talk, just to keep you from complaining about the legroom.. Fact: Did you know that airline food was once considered a delicacy? Now it’s a rite of passage for travelers to play 'Guess the Mystery Meat' during flights. Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Hopeful Start to Greek Debt Negotiations Quickly Soured. Impact: The souring of Greek debt negotiations set the stage for a decade-long soap opera that would have more twists and turns than a daytime drama. This left a legacy of future leaders scratching their heads and wondering how to negotiate without triggering existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that Greece's financial woes were so intense that they inspired a whole new genre of self-help books? Titles like 'How to Survive a Debt Crisis Without Losing Your Mind' became bestsellers!.