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HEADLINES ON November 19, 2017
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- Headline: Giants Game Restrictions in Mississippi. Impact: In a bizarre twist, the decision on which NFL games to air in Mississippi led to an underground betting ring where the townsfolk now predict the weather based on the Giants' performance. If they lose, it rains. If they win, sunshine all around. Coincidence? I think not.. Fact: Did you know that the Giants have been flexing their way into viewers' hearts since the dawn of televised football? Clearly, they don’t just flex their muscles on the field!.
- Headline: Exploring Gurlitt's Hidden Art Legacy. Impact: The unveiling of Gurlitt's art collection caused a renaissance of sorts, inspiring a generation of hipsters to start hoarding their grandparents' old paintings. Who knew that being a secret art collector could be the next big trend?. Fact: Did you know Cornelius Gurlitt's collection was hidden for decades? Meanwhile, my college roommate just hid his laundry for the entire semester. Different strokes for different folks!.
- Headline: Robots Locate Fukushima's Lost Uranium Fuel. Impact: The robots finding melted uranium fuel may have been a breakthrough, but it also triggered a new line of sci-fi films about robots becoming sentient and taking over the world. The plot twist? They just want to clean up after humanity's mess.. Fact: Did you know that robots are now doing what humans couldn’t? I guess that’s what happens when you let AI handle your dirty work… literally!.