SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: David Wright's Emotional Final Game. Impact: David Wright's final game was like a butterfly flapping its wings, causing a series of events that led to an unprecedented rise in Mets merchandise sales. Who knew nostalgia could be so profitable?. Fact: Did you know that the Mets' 'Sweet End' is actually a sweet way of saying, 'Finally, we can stop worrying about injuries and just enjoy the game?'.
• Headline: Violence Among South African Politicians. Impact: The ongoing political violence in South Africa led to a dramatic increase in political thriller novels, with authors claiming they were 'just inspired by the headlines.' Conspiracy theorists now believe there’s a secret society of politicians who moonlight as assassins.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more dangerous than being a politician in South Africa is being a writer trying to report on it..
• Headline: Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Climbs Above 800. Impact: The tsunami's devastation sparked an international outpouring of aid that not only helped victims but also led to a renewed focus on climate change, ultimately resulting in a global movement toward sustainable practices—because, you know, after tragedy is when we really start caring.. Fact: Did you know that the best way to get people to pay attention to natural disasters is to make sure they’re devastating enough to disrupt their social media feeds?.
• Headline: 6 Months Before Brexit, Many in U.K. Fear ‘It’s Looking Very Grisly’. Impact: The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has led to an uptick in British citizens learning other languages—specifically, 'how to say, 'I told you so' in every European dialect.'. Fact: Did you know that the term 'grisly' to describe Brexit is actually a euphemism? It’s really just British for 'We have no idea what we're doing.'.