SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mets' Remarkable Summer Comeback. Impact: If the Mets had stayed in their summer slump, New York would have become a haven for disgruntled sports fans, leading to a bizarre trend where people began knitting in the stands instead of cheering. Who knows? We might have ended up with a national knitting league.. Fact: Did you know that a Mets fan once tried to set a world record for the longest sigh? He got bored waiting for the team to turn around..
• Headline: India Emerges as U.S. Tech Frontier. Impact: By replacing China as the tech frontier, India inadvertently sparked a global trend where tech companies started using yoga as a startup strategy. Now every pitch meeting involves at least one downward dog.. Fact: Did you know that India's tech boom was fueled by the vast number of engineers who learned to code before they learned to walk? Talk about multitasking!.
• Headline: New York's Troubling Correctional Practices. Impact: This incident set off a domino effect that led to a series of 'Prison Guard Reality Shows,' where viewers could vote on which guards should be suspended next. Because who doesn't want to watch a live-action game show about discipline?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'guarding the guards' was almost the title of a new superhero movie? Too bad it didn't have enough explosions..
• Headline: Russia Surprises U.S. With Accord on Battling ISIS. Impact: Russia's unexpected accord sent shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape, leading to a new global trend where countries started forming alliances based solely on who could out-sneak each other. Welcome to the new age of diplomacy!. Fact: Did you know that 'sneaky diplomacy' was almost a recognized Olympic sport? They decided against it after realizing it wasn't a great look for the athletes..