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HEADLINES ON July 19, 2018
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- Headline: Tattoo Trends: The Bang Bang Phenomenon. Impact: The rise of tattoo culture led to an unexpected boom in waiting rooms and regrets, inadvertently giving rise to the phrase 'tattoo regret' and the invention of laser removal technology. Who knew a line could change lives?. Fact: Did you know that waiting in line for a tattoo is basically a rite of passage? You might as well get a tattoo of 'I waited here for three hours'!.
- Headline: End of Libor: Financial Industry Unprepared. Impact: As Libor fades into the financial history books, it may just trigger a wave of existential crises among bankers, who will have to confront the terrifying challenge of actually doing math without a crutch.. Fact: Fun fact: Libor is not just a number; it’s a word that sounds like a fancy drink you’d order at a bar, but instead, it’s just a financial headache..
- Headline: ‘Castle Rock’ Is a Stephen King Story That Isn’t Really a Stephen King Story. Impact: The confusion around 'Castle Rock' may have led to a pop culture phenomenon where fans started mixing up their horror genres, resulting in a new genre: horror-comedy. Thank you for the nightmares and the laughs, Stephen!. Fact: Did you know that Stephen King is basically the reason for 80% of our collective fear of clowns and basements? You're welcome, America..