OCTOBER 23, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cubs' Historic World Series Return. Impact: The Cubs making it to the World Series sparked a chain reaction of hope that eventually led to more sports fans believing in miracles, which in turn contributed to the rise of motivational quotes on Instagram. Thanks, Cubs!. Fact: The Cubs' last World Series win before this was in 1908—back when cars were still a novelty and people thought the internet was a type of fishing net..
• Headline: Obama Aids State Candidates Against G.O.P.. Impact: Obama's assistance to state candidates was like a political version of 'The Avengers' assembling, creating a ripple effect that perhaps made people think 'Hey, maybe voting actually matters!' Who knew?. Fact: The G.O.P.'s grip on legislatures is so tight that you could probably use it as a metaphor for bad relationships—hard to break loose from..
• Headline: Hillary Clinton Presses Her Advantage Over a Struggling Donald Trump. Impact: Hillary's push for early voting might have single-handedly inspired future generations to adopt the 'get it done early' mentality, which somehow led to a national obsession with brunch. Just think of the mimosas!. Fact: In the world of polls, a 'strong lead' is often just code for 'my coffee is stronger than yours.'.
• Headline: Review: In ‘Do Not Say We Have Nothing,’ a Portrait of Souls Snuffed Out. Impact: The stories of suffering during the Cultural Revolution remind us that art can rise from the ashes of tragedy, creating a butterfly effect that leads to more poignant music and literature, and perhaps a few more sad songs on your playlist.. Fact: The Cultural Revolution was so intense that even the most stoic of souls felt the need to express themselves—hence the birth of a genre that could only be classified as 'deeply melancholic.'.