AUGUST 11, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Risks of U.S. Military Action on North Korea. Impact: If the U.S. had successfully taken out a North Korean missile without retaliation, world leaders might have started taking notes on how to throw shade without causing World War III. Unfortunately, this just solidified the idea that escalations are the new black in international relations.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'butterfly effect' comes from chaos theory? It suggests that a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could set off a tornado in Texas. Now imagine a missile launch setting off a diplomatic hurricane!.
• Headline: Michael Moore's Broadway Debut Review. Impact: Michael Moore's Broadway debut could have inspired a new genre of 'political self-therapy shows,' leading to a future where politicians moonlight as entertainers. Can you imagine a show called 'The Terms of My Presidency' featuring dramatic reenactments of debates?. Fact: Fun fact: Broadway has a history of turning political figures into caricatures long before social media made it a daily occurrence. Where's the musical about your last family reunion?.
• Headline: England's Unusual Soccer Betting Policies. Impact: The ban on betting in soccer, while not affecting 'The Lizard,' could have led to an underground soccer betting ring involving lizards as mascots. Who knew reptiles could be the key to a new gambling empire?. Fact: Did you know that the owner of Brighton & Hove Albion is actually a professional poker player? Which explains why the rules seem as flexible as his poker face!.
• Headline: Why Are Police Officers More Dangerous Than Airplanes?. Impact: The exploration of police safety could lead to a future where 'accident-proof' police work involves them walking around in giant inflatable suits. Because who doesn't want to see a cop bounce off the wall during a chase?. Fact: Did you know that the idea of accident-proofing police work has been around longer than most reality TV shows? It's a shame no one thought to apply the same logic to reality TV contestants..
• Headline: A New Kind of Classroom: No Grades, No Failing, No Hurry. Impact: If mastery-based learning catches on, we might see a future where kids lead their own education journeys. This could result in a generation of adults who still can’t find their way out of a paper bag but can recite Pi to the hundredth decimal.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of 'no grades' is as old as the hills? It’s like telling kids they can play video games all day without ever leveling up—dream on!.