JULY 8, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Opposition to Global Breast-Feeding Support. Impact: This little kerfuffle over breast-feeding led to an unexpected boom in underground baby formula smuggling rings. Who knew that feeding infants could start a black market? Babies everywhere now have a 'secret stash' just like their parents.. Fact: Did you know that breast milk is considered the original superfood? But if only it could also prevent absurd political decisions..
• Headline: Exploring Aesthetics in Psychology. Impact: The rise of canine art appreciation led to an unexpected trend in 'Paw-casso' exhibitions, where dogs were given paintbrushes and a canvas. The art world has never been the same since; critics are still trying to comprehend the ‘bark’ of genius.. Fact: Did you know that actual scientists are studying why we like silly things? Next up: a study on why humans are obsessed with cat videos..
• Headline: XXXTentacion's $10 Million Album Deal. Impact: The surge in his posthumous streams created a new genre: 'Ghost Rapping.' Artists everywhere began to release 'lost tapes' from beyond the grave, leading to a bizarre surge in Ouija board sales.. Fact: Did you know that posthumous albums have become a gold mine? Apparently, the afterlife is quite lucrative for artists..
• Headline: Trump ‘Very Close’ to Supreme Court Decision, but May Wait Till Final Hours. Impact: This indecisiveness sparked a global trend of procrastination, leading to the creation of National 'Wait Until the Last Minute' Day. Now, citizens worldwide celebrate by doing absolutely nothing until deadlines loom.. Fact: Did you know that waiting until the last minute is a time-honored tradition? Just like the Trump administration, many have mastered the art of cliffhangers..
• Headline: Review: Pam Tanowitz’s ‘Four Quartets’ Hits Poetic Heights. Impact: This performance inspired a wave of dance interpretations of classic literature, resulting in Shakespearean ballet and Dickensian hip-hop. The arts community is still recovering from the sheer confusion.. Fact: Did you know that T.S. Eliot never intended for his work to be set to music? But here we are, dancing to poetry while he rolls in his grave..