NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Smith's Injury Haunts Theismann Again. Impact: Every time a quarterback breaks a leg, somewhere in the multiverse, a new superhero is born. Alex Smith’s injury may have spawned a league of injury-prone players who are secretly training to become the next Avengers.. Fact: Theismann's injury was so gruesome it inspired countless Halloween costumes—because who doesn’t want to dress up as a broken leg?.
• Headline: The Social Network: A Cautionary Tale. Impact: The Social Network not only gave us a glimpse into Zuckerberg’s rise but also inadvertently led to the rise of countless other tech moguls who thought they could replicate his success by wearing hoodies and acting socially awkward.. Fact: After watching the movie, many people immediately set up their own social networks, but most of them just ended up selling Tupperware..
• Headline: Florida Vote Stealing Allegations in 2020. Impact: The distrust seeded in 2000 has blossomed into a full-blown garden of conspiracy theories, leading to every election being more like a season finale of a reality show—full of drama, cliffhangers, and a lot of people vowing to never watch again.. Fact: Florida's recounts are so infamous that they could probably host their own reality show called 'Survivor: Vote Edition.'.
• Headline: Despite Evidence on Khashoggi, Trump Sticks With the Crown Prince. Why?. Impact: Trump's unwavering support for the Crown Prince could very well lead to a future where all world leaders are judged by how well they can ignore evidence—welcome to the 'Ignorance is Bliss' era of diplomacy.. Fact: The Crown Prince's ability to charm world leaders could lead to a new diplomatic strategy: 'Just don’t listen to the bad stuff.'.
• Headline: The Great Promise of China. Impact: The influx of Western money into China has created a strange paradox: the more we invest, the more we fuel an economy that could one day outshine our own—like giving your secret rival all the ingredients to your winning recipe.. Fact: Investing in China is like dating someone with a lot of money; it’s exciting until you realize you might just be their side hustle..