JANUARY 12, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Liquidity Crisis After Third Avenue Collapse. Impact: The collapse of the junk bond fund led to a financial panic, which inadvertently caused an increase in the popularity of board games. People needed something to distract themselves from their dwindling savings, and Monopoly became the unexpected winner.. Fact: Did you know that the real estate market is not the only thing that can go bust? Apparently, junk bonds can too, but they aren't nearly as fun to discuss at parties..
• Headline: Golden Globes Embrace Unconventional TV Shows. Impact: The Golden Globes' embrace of offbeat shows sparked a chain reaction, leading to the rise of niche streaming platforms. Soon, everyone was binge-watching shows about potato farming in the 1800s, because who doesn’t love a good spud story?. Fact: Fun fact: The first Golden Globe Awards were held in 1944. Back then, they were just called ‘The Globes’ and were awarded for best use of glitter in movies..
• Headline: Shift to Electric Vehicles Amid Low Gas Prices. Impact: Automakers going electric created a paradox where gas prices plummeted, leading to an influx of gas-guzzling SUVs. In a twist of fate, the SUV became a prized eco-warrior artifact in future museums, revered for its historical significance in the fight against climate change.. Fact: Did you know that electric cars are so quiet that they can sneak up on pedestrians? Just imagine the shock when they realize it’s not a ghost, but a Tesla zooming silently by!.
• Headline: When Restless Billionaires Trip on Their Toys. Impact: As billionaires tripped over their own extravagant purchases, the trend of 'ridiculous acquisitions' led to a new reality TV genre where wealthy individuals compete to buy the most absurd items, like a diamond-encrusted avocado slicer.. Fact: Speaking of billionaires, did you know that they often buy islands? Because owning a privately-owned piece of land is just a bit more exclusive than owning a yacht. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: El Chapo Case Draws Mexico Closer to U.S.. Impact: El Chapo's prison escape created an unprecedented wave of cross-border cooperation, which ultimately led to the rise of a popular joint American-Mexican taco truck franchise. Because nothing brings people together like the love for tacos!. Fact: Did you know that Joaquín Guzmán Loera's life reads like a Hollywood script? If only he had been as good at staying in prison as he was at escaping it!.