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HEADLINES ON June 12, 2018
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- Headline: Historic Summit: Trump and Kim Meet. Impact: If only Trump and Kim had decided to open a bakery instead of signing a document, we might have a world united by cupcakes rather than sanctions. Who knew pastries could've been the secret to global peace?. Fact: Did you know that the last time two leaders had a summit this awkward, it resulted in a game of rock-paper-scissors? Spoiler: rock won..
- Headline: Gender Reboots in Hollywood: A Critical View. Impact: Hollywood's gender flips may have started a chain reaction where men start reliving the stories of women, leading to a world where every superhero movie features a cape-wearing grandma. Imagine the sequel!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than Hollywood’s gender politics is trying to explain why people keep watching reboots..
- Headline: Memorable Moments from Trump-Kim Summit. Impact: The unscripted moments at the Trump-Kim summit likely inspired future leaders to embrace improv, leading to the first ever global summit held entirely in mime. Silence is golden, right?. Fact: Did you know that the last time a political summit was this entertaining, it was actually a circus? They had elephants, but no one could agree on the peanuts..
- Headline: Can’t Sleep? Let Bob Ross Help You Find Some Happy Little Zzzs. Impact: Bob Ross's soothing voice may have inadvertently inspired a wave of tranquility, leading to a world where all international disputes are settled with paintbrushes instead of weapons. Who knew art could be the ultimate peace treaty?. Fact: Did you know that Bob Ross once painted a 'happy little tree' that was later declared a national monument? So if you see a tree that looks suspiciously cheerful, you know who to thank..
- Headline: Review: ‘The Last Defense’ Aims to Open Once-Shut Cases. Impact: If 'The Last Defense' succeeds, it could spark a true-crime revolution where every wrongful conviction is overturned, leading to a world where criminals have more chances than a cat with nine lives. Talk about a plot twist!. Fact: Fun fact: Viola Davis once said that every great story needs a villain. Ironically, it seems the real villains are the ones who wrote the original convictions..