NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Royals Capitalize on Mets' Mistakes. Impact: Murphy's error not only cost the game but also sparked a worldwide trend of blaming all sorts of mishaps on 'Murphy's Law,' leading to a new genre of self-help books that teach you how to avoid such pitfalls—ironically, they are mostly filled with typos.. Fact: Did you know that Daniel Murphy's error has inspired countless memes? Apparently, every time someone spills coffee, they now exclaim, 'I just pulled a Murphy!'.
• Headline: Erdogan’s Party Secures Parliamentary Dominance. Impact: Erdogan's party regaining power set off a chain reaction that led to a global fashion trend of wearing suits and ties while ignoring public opinion. This gave rise to the 'Politician Chic' style that still haunts us in every election cycle.. Fact: Did you know that in Turkey, voting is so serious that they have a saying: 'If you don’t vote, you can’t complain about the weather'? Because obviously, the government controls that too!.
• Headline: Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio Grow Apart as Their Ambitions Expand. Impact: Cruz and Rubio's disintegration marked the start of the era where political alliances were as solid as cotton candy, leading to a reality show titled 'Senatorial Showdown' that was promptly canceled after no one could remember the plot.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing Cruz and Rubio truly agreed on was their mutual disdain for pineapple on pizza? If only they could have united over that, maybe the world would be a better place..