FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump and Jones: Conspiracy Crossroads. Impact: Trump's flirtation with conspiracy theories led to a surge in DIY conspiracy theory crafting among the populace. Schools started offering 'Conspiracy 101' courses, resulting in the rise of a new generation of 'fact-checkers' who ironically became the most popular internet personalities.. Fact: Did you know that Alex Jones once claimed he could turn into a lizard if he wanted? Maybe Trump should consider a career in shape-shifting too..
• Headline: Older Americans Embrace Cannabis for Relief. Impact: The increased use of cannabis by retirees sparked a new trend in the 2040s where senior citizens began hosting 'high tea' parties, which ironically led to a resurgence in knitting and bingo, but with a twist—each game involved a cannabis-themed prize.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1960s, marijuana was considered a gateway drug to... well, sitting on the couch and listening to The Beatles? Progress!.
• Headline: Mike Piazza's Italian Soccer Adventure. Impact: Piazza's foray into soccer ownership opened the floodgates for other athletes to dive into unfamiliar sports, leading to a bizarre decade where Michael Jordan owned a curling team and Tom Brady tried his hand at competitive hopscotch.. Fact: Did you know that in Italy, owning a soccer team means you must also be prepared to eat an excessive amount of pasta? It's practically a law!.
• Headline: Border Wall Would Cleave Tribe, and Its Connection to Ancestral Land. Impact: The border wall issue led to a heightened awareness of indigenous rights that, in 20 years, resulted in a national holiday celebrating the Tohono O’odham Nation's resilience. Ironically, the holiday involves a ceremonial ‘not crossing the border’ event that’s quite popular.. Fact: Did you know that the Tohono O’odham Nation has existed for thousands of years, long before borders were a thing? Talk about being ahead of the curve!.
• Headline: In a Walt Whitman Novel, Lost for 165 Years, Clues to ‘Leaves of Grass’. Impact: The discovery of Whitman's lost novel inspired a wave of literary scavenger hunts, culminating in the 'Great American Book Hunt of 2045', where people were literally digging through attics for forgotten greatness. Spoiler alert: they mostly found dust bunnies.. Fact: Did you know Whitman wrote 'Leaves of Grass' as a celebration of America? Too bad he didn't include a guide on how to find lost manuscripts in obscure newspapers!.