OCTOBER 27, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Used Cars and Safety Recall Gaps. Impact: The chain reaction from this event led to an underground market for 'safe' used cars, where people started to install their own recall fixes, resulting in a bizarre subculture of DIY mechanics and ultimately, a rise in reality TV shows featuring questionable car modifications.. Fact: Did you know that the best method to ensure safety in used cars is to just buy a bus pass? It's much safer and you get to avoid the drama of car ownership entirely!.
• Headline: Trial for South Africa’s Racial Slur Incident. Impact: This trial sparked a nationwide debate that eventually led to the establishment of a 'Hate Speech Hall of Fame,' where the most outrageous quotes are immortalized for future generations to cringe at, proving that history loves a good trainwreck.. Fact: Did you know that South Africa has more words for 'no' than for 'yes'? It's like they knew some people just needed to be told multiple times to stop being terrible!.
• Headline: Some Donald Trump Voters Warn of Revolution if Hillary Clinton Wins. Impact: The threat of revolution resulted in a nationwide movement for better communication, leading to the creation of the 'Peaceful Protest App,' which ironically became the go-to app for organizing pizza parties instead of protests.. Fact: Fun trivia: If you want to avoid a revolution, just promise pizza. Works every time. Just ask any college student!.
• Headline: For 22 Unclaimed Bodies in New York, a Grim Path From Death to Burial. Impact: The bureaucratic fiasco surrounding these unclaimed bodies led to the establishment of a new profession: Bureaucratic Mortuary Liaison. This job title has since become a running joke among job seekers, proving that not even death escapes red tape.. Fact: Did you know that in some cultures, unclaimed bodies are treated with the utmost respect? In New York, it seems they just get a free ride to medical school—talk about a dramatic career change!.