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HEADLINES ON December 26, 2017
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- Headline: Top Business Books of 2017 to Explore. Impact: In 2017, these business books not only inspired entrepreneurs but also led to the Great Coffee Shop Revolution of 2018, where baristas started giving unsolicited business advice alongside lattes. Who knew reading could lead to so much caffeine-fueled entrepreneurship?. Fact: Did you know that if you read one business book a week, you might still be less successful than your neighbor who just quit their job to start a YouTube channel?.
- Headline: Father Fights Junk Food for Children’s Health. Impact: This lone father's crusade against junk food in schools sparked a nationwide movement that ultimately led to the invention of kale-flavored cotton candy. Because nothing says 'childhood' like a mouthful of green fiber.. Fact: Did you know that India’s diabetes epidemic is so serious that some people are considering 'sugar-free' as a new religion? Followers are still trying to figure out how to make it taste good..
- Headline: Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins for Your Body. Impact: The creation of artisanal proteins may have led to a bizarre future where everyone is customizing their own proteins like they're ordering at a fancy bistro. 'I’ll take a gluten-free, vegan, protein with a hint of nostalgia, please!'. Fact: Did you know scientists are working so hard on these proteins that they've forgotten to make us a protein that can actually help with adulting? Where’s the ‘not procrastinating’ protein?.
- Headline: Coyotes Are Colonizing Cities. Step Forward the Urban Hunter.. Impact: As coyotes invaded urban areas, the ensuing chaos led to the infamous 2020 'Wildlife Wars' where suburbanites armed with garden hoses and pizza leftovers became the new urban rangers. Who knew combatting wildlife could be a neighborhood sport?. Fact: Did you know that coyotes are now considered the hipster of the animal world? They thrive in cities, perform at open mics, and are probably judging your choice of dog food..