SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Life After Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Impact: The prolonged blackout in Puerto Rico led to a surge in DIY candle-making businesses, resulting in a candle shortage in 2025 that caused a nationwide panic over scented wax. Who knew survival instincts could spark a trend?. Fact: Did you know that after Hurricane Maria, people began to appreciate the taste of canned beans? It’s the gourmet delicacy of the apocalypse!.
• Headline: Escalating Tensions: Trump vs. Kim. Impact: The back-and-forth between Trump and Kim caused a rise in global sales of stress balls, as world leaders collectively realized that diplomacy might just require a little squeezing.. Fact: Fun fact: The word 'diplomacy' comes from the Greek word meaning 'to fold.' So really, they just need to fold some papers and chill out..
• Headline: Exploring Culture Through the 'KPOP' Musical. Impact: The debut of 'KPOP' inadvertently sparked a global surge in K-pop dance challenges on social media, leading to the rise of influencers who now think they can dance, sing, and perform complex choreography while eating lunch.. Fact: Did you know that K-pop idols train for years? Meanwhile, some influencers train for… what, a week? And they still can’t get the choreography right!.
• Headline: Deals in Code, Arrests in Raids: The Risky Stakes of Oil Middlemen. Impact: The risks associated with oil middlemen created a new industry: oil middlemen consultants, who charge exorbitant fees to advise other middlemen on how to avoid getting arrested. Talk about a thriving market!. Fact: Did you know that in the oil industry, 'middleman' is just a fancy way of saying 'professional risk-taker'? Kind of like a daredevil, but with more spreadsheets..
• Headline: How to Survive the Apocalypse. Impact: The survivalist trend sparked by this article led to an unexpected boom in sales of freeze-dried food, prompting grocery chains to start labeling them as 'gourmet apocalypse kits.' Because nothing says 'end of days' like quinoa!. Fact: Did you know that the original title of 'How to Survive the Apocalypse' was 'What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Goes Out'? Priorities, people, priorities..