MAY 21, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Game of Thrones Series Finale Review. Impact: If only Daenerys had chosen a career in accounting instead of dragon-riding, we might have avoided the whole 'burning cities' thing. Instead, her fiery antics led to a surge in medieval therapy practices for emotionally scarred survivors, which eventually inspired modern-day reality TV therapy sessions. Thanks, Dany!. Fact: Did you know that the Iron Throne was actually made from the swords of Aegon the Conqueror's enemies? Talk about a real 'cutting edge' design!.
• Headline: Luxury Living for Every Generation. Impact: The rise of luxurious assisted living facilities led to a surge in decadence that ultimately inspired reality shows where the elderly compete in lavish lifestyles. Who knew grandmas could out-pamper each other so fiercely?. Fact: Did you know that assisted living is just a fancy way of saying you can pay to be waited on hand and foot? Because who doesn't want to live like a king at 90?.
• Headline: In a Test of Their Power, #MeToo’s Legal Forces Take On McDonald’s. Impact: The legal battle against McDonald's was one small fry for employees, but one giant leap for workplace rights. This event kicked off a wave of fast-food activism that eventually led to the first-ever 'Happy Meal of Justice' campaign, where kids learned about their rights while munching on nuggets.. Fact: Did you know that McDonald's once tried to introduce a healthier version of the Happy Meal? Spoiler alert: it was sadder than a soggy french fry..
• Headline: Road Tripping With Diana Kennedy. Impact: Diana Kennedy's road trip not only preserved culinary history but also sparked a trend of elderly influencers taking to the highways, leading to the rise of 'Granny Road Trip' vlogs. Who would have thought that the key to viral fame was a 96-year-old cooking legend with a love for tacos?. Fact: Did you know Diana Kennedy has been cooking since before the internet existed? Imagine whipping up a soufflé without being able to Google 'how to not burn it!'.