JUNE 5, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Expanded Executive Power Controversy. Impact: If Trump really is above the law, it might just inspire future leaders to take up interpretive dance to communicate their executive powers. Who knew politics could be so theatrical?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'executive power' was originally used to describe a person who could open a can of soda without spilling it? Clearly, we've come a long way..
• Headline: Manafort's Witness Tampering Accusation. Impact: Manafort's attempted witness tampering could set off a chain reaction where future political advisors think they can just waltz around the law, leading to a new industry of 'How to Tamper 101' courses.. Fact: Did you know that some people think 'witness tampering' is just a fancy term for bad karaoke? Both can ruin a party, but only one lands you in jail..
• Headline: The Ice Age's Impact on New York City. Impact: The Ice Age's influence on New York created a picturesque landscape that might have inspired future generations to build skyscrapers just to make sure the ice didn't feel too smug about its work.. Fact: Did you know that if it weren't for the Ice Age, New York would probably be a giant marshmallow? Nature has a funny way of playing favorites..
• Headline: ‘It Felt Like I Was Wrapped in One Big Hug’: Inside the Chicago Gay and Straight Alliance Prom. Impact: The Chicago Gay and Straight Alliance Prom could ignite a nationwide trend where proms become less about who wears what and more about who can throw the best dance moves. Beware of the dance battles!. Fact: Did you know that proms used to be all about awkward slow dancing and terrible hairstyles? Clearly, the world has evolved—thankfully!.
• Headline: James Salter’s ‘Blue, Indolent’ Corner of Burgundy. Impact: Salter's depiction of Burgundy might inspire future writers to create even more ethereal landscapes, leading to a new genre of 'places you can’t visit but totally want to'.. Fact: Did you know that 'indolence' was originally a term used to describe the feeling you get when you realize it's Monday? It seems Salter was well ahead of his time!.