NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Truths in Akhtar's 'Junk'. Impact: The financial excesses of the 1980s led to the rise of reality TV, where watching people spend money became more entertaining than actually earning it. Thank you, Ayad Akhtar, for reminding us that our current obsession with influencers is just a more glamorous version of greed.. Fact: Did you know that the 1980s also gave us shoulder pads and neon leg warmers? So, you know, priorities..
• Headline: The Comedy Website That Sold Wine. Impact: Someecards' pivot to selling wine showed future generations that when life gives you lemons, you can either make lemonade or market overpriced wine to people who are too stressed to care.. Fact: Did you know that this is how most startups operate today? Basically, throw something at the wall and see if it sticks—preferably if it’s wine..
• Headline: Hopes Dashed, Relatives of Argentine Submarine Crew Turn to Grief and Anger. Impact: The tragedy of the San Juan submarine crew ignited a global conversation about submarine safety and the lengths families will go for closure. As a result, diving enthusiasts everywhere started investing in flotation devices instead of just relying on their own buoyancy.. Fact: Fun fact: Submarines are often referred to as 'the silent service'—but it seems they might need a better PR team..
• Headline: Why Stand in Line on Black Friday? The Psychology Explained. Impact: The psychology behind Black Friday lines has led to a culture where people willingly endure chaos for discounted appliances, proving that consumerism can indeed bring us together—if only to trample each other for the last flat-screen TV.. Fact: Did you know that Black Friday lines are actually a form of extreme sport? The adrenaline rush of saving 20 bucks is just as thrilling as any bungee jump!.