AUGUST 30, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brooklyn's Rental Market Faces Overdevelopment. Impact: This over-saturation of the Brooklyn rental market led to a bizarre trend where hipsters started paying rent in artisanal coffee beans and organic kale, confusing the entire economy and leading to a brief 'green currency' period.. Fact: Did you know that if you stack all the buildings under construction in Brooklyn, you could reach the International Space Station? Okay, not really, but it feels like it sometimes..
• Headline: Celebrities, Endorsements, and Social Media Impact. Impact: The Kardashian endorsement led to a cosmetic craze where people started applying avocado toast to their faces, believing it would make them more attractive. Spoiler: it didn't.. Fact: Fun fact: the Kardashians have endorsed more products than there are stars in the Milky Way. That's one way to keep the universe expanding!.
• Headline: Israel Legalizes Controversial West Bank Outposts. Impact: Legalizing pirate outposts became the blueprint for future countries looking to legitimize their own shady dealings, ultimately inspiring a series of 'Pirate Nation' theme parks around the world.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'pirate' originally referred to someone who enjoyed a good cup of tea? Just kidding. But wouldn't that make history more interesting?.
• Headline: How 12 EpiPens Saved My Life. Impact: The widespread use of EpiPens led to an unexpected rise in creative marketing campaigns, with some companies suggesting that the EpiPen was the new accessory everyone needed, like a trendy handbag.. Fact: Did you know that EpiPens were originally designed to be used in emergencies, not as a fashion statement? Shocking, I know..
• Headline: Apple Owes $14.5 Billion in Back Taxes to Ireland, E.U. Says. Impact: Apple’s tax woes resulted in a global revolution where every tech company started hiding their earnings under digital mattresses, leading to an underground economy of 'app developers' trying to sell imaginary apps.. Fact: Did you know that if Apple were a country, it would be the 27th largest economy in the world? And yet, they can’t seem to find a way to pay their taxes... ironic, huh?.