AUGUST 29, 2017

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• Headline: Japan's Shift from Pacifism to Militarization. Impact: Japan's shift from pacifism could lead to a future where their citizens are more like action movie heroes rather than the peaceful sushi chefs we all know and love. Who knew that North Korea could turn Japan into a military powerhouse? Thanks, Kim!. Fact: Did you know that Japan’s pacifist constitution was largely a result of being on the losing side of World War II? So, let's just say they learned their lesson the hard way..
• Headline: OpenTable's Impact on Dining Reservations. Impact: OpenTable's struggle could be the catalyst for the next great dining revolution where we all revert back to yelling reservations at the host like it's 1999. Maybe we’ll even start sending carrier pigeons for our dinner orders.. Fact: Did you know that OpenTable was one of the first companies to offer online reservations? Now look at us, we can't even decide what to order without consulting Yelp..
• Headline: A Wish List for New Restaurants. Impact: A wish list for new restaurants? Sure, let’s fix the food industry one wish at a time while we all continue to eat overpriced avocado toast. If only we could wish away the line for brunch!. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends $2,600 a year on dining out? So, yes, we definitely need more restaurants, but I’m still waiting for one that serves my desires on a silver platter..
• Headline: A Heroine in the Mold of Huck and Scout. Impact: This novel might just inspire a new generation of self-sufficient kids who think they can survive anything—except, of course, a school project without YouTube tutorials. Thanks, survivalist dad!. Fact: Did you know that the character's resilience is a metaphor for the harsh realities of growing up? Because nothing says childhood like dodging your father's eccentricities while trying to find yourself..