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HEADLINES ON November 22, 2015
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- Headline: Spartans Upset Buckeyes with Last-Minute Kick. Impact: This stunning upset led to a ripple effect where Michigan State fans became insufferable for years, resulting in an unsolicited increase in green-and-white apparel sales. The Buckeyes would later respond by investing in stronger anti-upset defenses, forever altering the landscape of college football rivalries.. Fact: Did you know that the last-minute field goal isn't just a sports strategy? It's also the perfect metaphor for life: just when you think you're out of time, someone kicks a ball and makes you question your entire existence..
- Headline: Ben Carson: Doctor vs. Politician Insights. Impact: Dr. Carson's political career has since led to a series of bizarre health policies, which have spiraled into conspiracy theories about whether he believes in medicine or magic. This has resulted in a new genre of political satire, where doctors now have to clarify their medical degrees during campaigns.. Fact: Did you know that being a surgeon doesn't automatically qualify you for public office? Yet, here we are, watching politicians perform surgery on the truth every day..
- Headline: Pearson’s Big Paydays Defy the Odds Against Print Media. Impact: Pearson's success has sent shockwaves through the print media world, resulting in a renaissance of print art that no one asked for and everyone secretly rolls their eyes at. This has led to a future where hipsters pay exorbitant prices for artisanal newspapers made from organic, gluten-free paper.. Fact: Did you know that despite the doom and gloom surrounding print media, some people still cling to the idea that holding a physical book is better than reading a Kindle? They just love getting paper cuts apparently..