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HEADLINES ON April 27, 2017
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- Headline: Trump’s Strategy on North Korea Explained. Impact: If only President Trump had known that his diplomatic strategy would lead to a global obsession with interpreting handshakes and a conspiracy theory about a secret North Korean karaoke club. The world would have been a lot happier, and perhaps we’d all be fluent in Korean pop music by now.. Fact: Did you know that North Korea has a team dedicated to producing its own versions of Western pop songs? Talk about a karaoke showdown!.
- Headline: Trump's Tax Plan Debate Intensifies. Impact: This tax plan was the start of a domino effect where deficit hawks turned into deficit doves, and suddenly, everyone was on a quest to find out if 'economic growth' was a mythical creature like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Trickle-down economics' was actually a phrase coined in the 1980s and refers to the idea that if you give the rich enough money, they might toss a few coins to the rest of us. Spoiler alert: they never did..
- Headline: United Airlines Revamps Customer Service Protocols. Impact: United Airlines’ PR team may have inadvertently sparked a new reality show: 'Extreme Makeover: Airline Edition,' where airlines compete to see who can make the most outrageous customer service mistakes and then try to fix them on live television.. Fact: Did you know that before this incident, only about 2% of the population would have believed that being dragged off a plane could become a new Olympic sport?.
- Headline: 3 New Bridges Rise in New York, With Looks That Could Stop Traffic. Impact: These bridges not only stand the test of time but also marked the beginning of a new architectural trend where bridges became Instagram hotspots, leading to an explosion of selfies and the rise of 'bridge influencers.' Just wait until they start charging tolls for photo ops.. Fact: Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge was once the tallest structure in New York City? Talk about a bridge with a serious identity crisis!.
- Headline: Competitive Shopping at Goodwill, Grabbing Bargains by the Pound. Impact: The concept of competitive shopping at Goodwill sparked a new way of life where thrift stores became the new fashion runways. Soon, the rich and famous were seen rummaging through bins, claiming it was a 'back-to-basics' movement. Who knew dumpster diving could be chic?. Fact: Did you know that Goodwill was founded in 1902 and has helped millions of people find jobs? So the next time you find a quirky sweater, remember: it might just be a ticket to good karma!.