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HEADLINES ON June 28, 2019
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- Headline: Biden Faces Intense Scrutiny in Debate. Impact: Biden's debate performance sparked a series of political memes that would eventually lead to the establishment of a whole new genre of TikTok dances dedicated to democratic candidates, thus forever altering the landscape of political engagement.. Fact: Did you know that debates are just the Super Bowl for political nerds? Because nothing says 'I care about your vote' like a heated argument on national television!.
- Headline: How Big Mike, a Barbershop Painter, Broke Into the Art World. Impact: Big Mike's rise to fame inspired a legion of barbershop painters, leading to a new art movement known as 'Hairbrush Impressionism,' where every painting comes with a free haircut.. Fact: Did you know that art dealers have a secret code for when they don't actually like a piece? They often say, 'It’s very... unique.' Which, in art speak, means 'What on earth is that?'.
- Headline: End of an Era for the Flatiron Building. Impact: The Flatiron Building's transformation signaled the dawn of an era where every old building would start to identify as a 'co-working space,' thus launching a nationwide identity crisis among skyscrapers.. Fact: Did you know that buildings can have mid-life crises too? They start dressing differently, change their names, and sometimes even get a facelift, just like your uncle Bob after he turned 50..