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HEADLINES ON March 3, 2019
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- Headline: Fecal Transplants: A Healthcare Controversy. Impact: The fecal transplant debate led to an unexpected rise in the popularity of DIY health trends, resulting in a new reality show called 'Poop it Forward,' where contestants compete to find the best homemade remedies using... well, you can guess.. Fact: Did you know that fecal transplants have a success rate of up to 90% for treating certain gut infections? Talk about a sh*t storm in the medical world!.
- Headline: Sexual Violence at the Southwest Border. Impact: This horrific reality has led to an increase in border awareness campaigns and ultimately inspired a new genre of music: 'Border Blues.' Because who doesn’t want their pain set to a catchy tune?. Fact: The plight of migrant women at borders is a tragic reality that’s been ignored for too long. It’s almost like humanity has a selective hearing problem..
- Headline: A Swimmer Saved by What She Lost. Impact: Morgan Stickney’s groundbreaking procedure inspired a wave of amputee athletes, leading to a new trend where losing limbs became the new 'in' thing. Sorry, but if you’re not an amputee, you’re just not as cool anymore.. Fact: Amputations have come a long way since the days of rusty saws and no anesthetics. Now they’re practically spa treatments with all the options available!.
- Headline: Want More After ‘Apollo 11’? Here Are 5 Space Documentaries to Stream. Impact: The success of 'Apollo 11' led to an unexpected space race among documentary filmmakers, igniting a series of space-themed cooking shows. Because who doesn’t want to make alien-themed cupcakes while discussing the cosmos?. Fact: Did you know that the Apollo 11 mission had a 100% success rate? That’s better than most marriages these days!.