MARCH 12, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boeing Faces Crisis After Ethiopian Disaster. Impact: The Ethiopian crash triggered a wave of safety regulations that eventually led to the invention of the inflatable parachute for pilots. Thanks to this, the pilot of the ill-fated flight may have been the first to jump to safety—if only they had known about it beforehand. Talk about a twist of fate!. Fact: Did you know that the 737 Max 8 was not only a plane, but a magnet for bad publicity? At this point, it should consider a career in reality television..
• Headline: Isabelle Huppert's Bold Performance in The Mother. Impact: Isabelle Huppert's performance in 'The Mother' unleashed a tidal wave of intense acting that made future generations question their own life choices. Henceforth, every dramatic role had to pass the 'Huppert Test'—a measure of emotional trauma per minute.. Fact: Did you know that Isabelle Huppert once played a character who was a psychopathic killer? So, basically, she's just preparing us for the next family reunion..
• Headline: Tiny Costa Rica Has a Green New Deal, Too. It Matters for the Whole Planet.. Impact: Costa Rica's green initiatives set off a chain reaction, inspiring other countries to adopt eco-friendly policies. Little did they know, this would lead to an international competition for the title of 'Greenest Country,' complete with trophies and a reality show spin-off.. Fact: Did you know that Costa Rica is home to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity? That's right, it’s like nature's own version of a buffet!.
• Headline: This Animal Activist Used to Get in Your Face. Now He’s Going After Your Palate.. Impact: Bruce Friedrich's transition from animal activist to culinary innovator has resulted in a world where plant-based burgers taste suspiciously like meat. This has led to confusion at family barbecues about what exactly is on the grill.. Fact: Did you know that many people still can't tell the difference between a veggie burger and a regular one? It’s like that classic magic trick where the rabbit disappears, only to be replaced by kale..