JUNE 13, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: NY Landlords React to New Rent Law Deal. Impact: When landlords were shocked by tenant protections, they unknowingly set off a chain of events that led to the rise of 'DIY Landlord Survival Kits' which now include everything from stress balls to eviction-proof fortresses.. Fact: Landlords are still shocked that tenants expect to live without being evicted every other month. What a world!.
• Headline: Tankers Attacked: U.S. Blames Iran. Impact: The attack on tankers sparked an underground movement of 'Tankers for Peace' that continues to this day, where enthusiasts decorate their boats with peace signs and throw glitter at military ships.. Fact: Using evidence in government statements is like using sunscreen at the beach—it's recommended, but often ignored..
• Headline: Candidates Rising Despite Debate Exclusion. Impact: The debate about candidates being cut from debates led to the invention of the 'Debate Survivor' reality show, where eliminated candidates compete for a chance to re-enter the political arena by performing increasingly absurd challenges.. Fact: Getting cut from a debate is basically a rite of passage for political candidates, kind of like getting rejected from art school..
• Headline: Mark Ronson, a Party Boy No More, Tries on Melancholy After a Parade of Hits. Impact: Mark Ronson’s melancholic turn inspired a wave of sad DJ sets, leading to the birth of 'Weepy Raves' where attendees cry into their glow sticks while reminiscing about lost love.. Fact: After seven Grammys, Ronson realized he could just start a sad music label called 'Feelings, Inc.' and still rake in the cash!.
• Headline: Trump Is Assailed for Saying He Would Take Campaign Help From Russia. Impact: Trump's comments about taking campaign help from Russia inadvertently sparked a global movement known as 'The Political Paradox', where politicians now openly seek advice from fictional characters in movies.. Fact: If only the queen of England had a say in U.S. elections—imagine the royal debates!.