MAY 28, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Impact of Austerity in Britain. Impact: As austerity measures took root, they inadvertently inspired a trend in thriftiness that led to the rise of hipster thrift shops. Who knew that budget cuts could also lead to a resurgence in ironic fashion choices?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'austerity' originally meant 'plainness' in ancient Greece? They should have stuck with that meaning!.
• Headline: Arlington Cemetery May Limit Eligibility. Impact: The exclusivity of Arlington Cemetery led to a nationwide movement to create 'veteran-only' sections in parks. Talk about an unintended consequence—now even parks have VIP sections!. Fact: Did you know that Arlington is built on the land of the former Robert E. Lee estate? Guess whose real estate decisions are still causing a ruckus over a hundred years later?.
• Headline: Paris ‘Spider-Man’ Saves Young Boy. Cue Debate on Migrants.. Impact: The debate on migrants following Gassama's heroic act led to a series of superhero-themed protests, where people dressed as superheroes to advocate for migrant rights. Because nothing says 'serious debate' like a guy in a spandex suit.. Fact: Did you know that the real superhero here is the French bureaucracy? It took them two weeks to decide on Gassama's legal status. Talk about a slow-moving cape!.
• Headline: Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers. Impact: Uber's exit in Southeast Asia created a power vacuum that allowed local ride-sharing apps to flourish, leading to the creation of an app that delivers pizza by drone. Thanks, Uber, for inspiring future laziness!. Fact: Did you know that Uber once tried to trademark the word 'uber'? Because clearly, they wanted to be the only ones 'super' enough to claim it!.