AUGUST 24, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Turkey's Military Action in Syria Explained. Impact: This military intervention set off a chain reaction that inspired a new genre of action movies: 'Turkish Tanks vs. Rebels: The Epic Saga'. Watch out Hollywood, we might just have our next blockbuster!. Fact: Fun fact: This was the moment when the phrase 'let's just bomb it and hope for the best' officially entered the military handbook..
• Headline: Zimbabwe's Farm Seizure Threats Explained. Impact: This threatened land seizure sparked a new trend in political loyalty: 'Defect and Dine on Your Own Farm'. Who needs stability when you can serve up a side of chaos?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'no one is safe' was once just a humorous tagline for a horror movie? Now, it's an everyday slogan in Zimbabwean politics!.
• Headline: The Legacy of Gawker Media. Impact: The disappearance of Gawker inadvertently led to the rise of countless 'Gawker wannabes'—a plague of clickbait articles that make you question your life choices and your IQ.. Fact: Did you know that Gawker's legacy lives on in the form of every annoying comment section on the internet? Thanks a lot, Gawker!.
• Headline: Where Is God on the Small Screen?. Impact: This question led to a spiritual crisis among TV executives, resulting in a wave of shows about angels in the office and God as a quirky roommate. Ratings soared, and so did the confusion.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time TV asked 'Where is God?' ratings dropped faster than a lead balloon. Apparently, viewers prefer their gods with less existential dread and more reality TV drama..
• Headline: Sicily’s Mount Etna, an Island Within an Island. Impact: The breathtaking beauty of Mount Etna inspired a new tourist boom, leading to the popular phrase 'I came for the volcano, stayed for the wine'. Who knew lava could be so charming?. Fact: Did you know that Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world? It's basically Sicily's way of saying, 'Welcome! Enjoy your stay... if you survive!'.