NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navigating Drug Testing in Russia's Sports. Impact: Athletes dodging drug tests became the blueprint for future Olympic events, paving the way for a new sport: 'Hide and Seek'—but with less seeking and more hiding, naturally.. Fact: Fun fact: In Russia, avoiding drug tests is basically an extreme sport. Who needs medals when you can have an adrenaline rush?.
• Headline: Zuckerberg's Challenge to Online Truth. Impact: Zuckerberg's struggle to combat misinformation led to a bizarre phenomenon where people started using Facebook to organize truth-telling sessions, resulting in the rise of 'Truth Clubs'—a.k.a. the most boring social gatherings ever.. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's motto should be 'In Zuck We Trust'? Just kidding—it's more like 'In Zuck We Mistrust.'.
• Headline: Dallas Stares Down a Texas-Size Threat of Bankruptcy. Impact: Dallas's financial woes prompted other cities to start hoarding cash under mattresses, leading to a national shortage of good quality mattresses and a spike in mattress companies’ stock prices.. Fact: Did you know that Dallas's financial issues are so serious that they considered renaming the city to 'Bankruptville'? Talk about a branding nightmare!.
• Headline: Alt-Right Gathering Exults in Trump Election With Nazi-Era Salute. Impact: This event sent shockwaves through history, leading to a resurgence in societal discussions about extremism. Ironically, it also sparked a new trend in history classes focused on how not to repeat past mistakes—too bad some folks missed the memo.. Fact: It’s mind-boggling to think that in 21st century America, some people still think that Nazi-era salutes are a good idea. Maybe they need a lesson in basic history—preferably one that includes a time machine!.