OCTOBER 1, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Arnold Palmer at Ryder Cup. Impact: If Arnold Palmer hadn't passed away, golf fans might have been too busy celebrating his legacy to notice the rise of mini-golf as an Olympic sport—imagine the world where putting championships take precedence over the Ryder Cup.. Fact: Did you know Palmer was so popular that even his shadow had its own fan club? Just kidding, but he really was a golf legend—22 out of 33 matches? Talk about making a hole in one with life choices!.
• Headline: Extremist Imam Challenges Legal Boundaries. Impact: The rise of extremist rhetoric could lead to an unexpected alliance between the F.B.I. and the fashion police, both trying to clean up the streets—one with laws, the other with style. Who knew a bad outfit could cause a national crisis?. Fact: Did you know that the F.B.I. once had a pet goldfish named J. Edgar? It wasn’t very useful but looked great in a tuxedo..
• Headline: A Peek at the Secret English Farm Where Amazon Tests Its Drones. Impact: Imagine a future where drones are the primary delivery method and your Amazon package arrives before you even order it—thanks to predictive algorithms. Don’t worry, your privacy is only slightly compromised.. Fact: Did you know that in 2022, an Amazon drone was voted 'Most Likely to Steal Your Snacks'? They really have a knack for getting into places they shouldn't!.
• Headline: A Curious Plan to Fight Climate Change: Buy Mines, Sell Coal. Impact: If this plan were to succeed, we might see a new trend of capitalist eco-warriors buying up coal mines only to turn them into yoga retreats—because nothing says 'saving the planet' like downward dog in a former coal pit.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder to sell than coal these days is a timeshare in a beach condo? Just ask anyone who’s tried!.