JUNE 19, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Shane Lowry's Self-Reported Penalty at U.S. Open. Impact: Lowry's self-imposed penalty set off a chain reaction where golfers everywhere started questioning their integrity, leading to a new trend of 'honor codes' in sports—except in competitive eating, where it’s still every man for himself.. Fact: Did you know that calling a penalty on yourself in golf is about as common as a unicorn sighting? Spoiler: it's not..
• Headline: Airmen's Health Crisis After Bomb Accident. Impact: The hydrogen bomb accident led to a secret society of airmen who banded together to exchange conspiracy theories about government cover-ups, which eventually spawned a new genre of films that glorify their 'bravery' while conveniently ignoring the actual health risks.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more radioactive than a hydrogen bomb is the political fallout when the truth finally comes out?.
• Headline: Venezuelans Ransack Stores as Hunger Grips the Nation. Impact: The widespread hunger in Venezuela triggered a global culinary trend where chefs began experimenting with 'survival cuisine', accidentally making gourmet meals out of what was once considered scraps, proving that necessity is indeed the mother of delicious invention.. Fact: Did you know that in times of crisis, some people learn to cook from scratch while others just learn how to ransack a store? Different strokes for different folks, I guess..