APRIL 30, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Multilingual Exclamations in the NBA. Impact: As players began to swear in multiple languages, referees inadvertently became fluent in international expletives. This led to the establishment of a new referee training program: 'Cursing 101: How to Keep Your Cool While Ignoring Insults from Every Corner of the Globe.'. Fact: Did you know that swearing can actually relieve pain? So next time you see a ref, just remember they might be secretly suffering from all the nonsense they put up with..
• Headline: The Rise of Anonymous Property Ownership. Impact: The anonymity of property ownership became the blueprint for secret societies of landlords. Little did they know, this would lead to an underground movement where landlords convened to discuss how to best avoid tenant complaints over overpriced rent.. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, owning property anonymously is considered a right? Meanwhile, in others, it's just a fun way to dodge your screaming tenants..
• Headline: Tokyo in Texas: Distinctive Japanese Food Is Thriving in Austin. Impact: The thriving Japanese food scene in Austin encouraged an unlikely partnership between Texas BBQ and sushi, resulting in the creation of the infamous 'Sushi Brisket Roll.' The culinary world has never been the same since.. Fact: Did you know that Austin's motto is 'Keep Austin Weird'? So really, the fusion of Tex-Mex and sushi is just par for the course..
• Headline: Photojournalist Killed in Kabul Left a Legacy of Images. Impact: Shah Marai's legacy of capturing human suffering in Kabul inspired a generation of photojournalists to brave conflict zones. Ironically, this led to the rise of social media influencers who post pictures of their avocado toast with the same gravity.. Fact: Did you know that photojournalism has been around since the 19th century? Back then, the biggest challenge was getting a decent photo of a moving horse without making it look like a blurry potato..