JUNE 30, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Meeting: Trump and Kim Unite. Impact: If only Trump's foot had landed a little differently, we might have seen North Korea adopt a new line of fashion instead of a nuclear strategy. Who knew a handshake could lead to a global redecoration of diplomacy?. Fact: Did you know that if you shake hands with a dictator, you might just end up with a new line of frozen pizza named after you? Welcome to the modern era of diplomacy!.
• Headline: Himesh Patel's Humble Paper Route. Impact: Himesh Patel's journey from paperboy to star might just inspire a new generation to pursue their dreams, proving that with enough perseverance, you too can go from delivering newspapers to delivering cringe-worthy acceptance speeches.. Fact: Did you know that delivering papers is basically the original gig economy? You can thank those early morning routes for giving us the hustle culture we love to complain about today..
• Headline: Reefer Madness or Pot Paradise? The Surprising Legacy of the Place Where Legal Weed Began. Impact: Colorado's legal weed experiment may have inadvertently created a generation of people who believe that snacks are a food group. Who knew that one state could change the way we think about 'chill'?. Fact: Did you know that before Colorado legalized marijuana, people thought 'pot luck' was just a fancy way to say 'bring your best casserole'?.
• Headline: U.S. Oil Companies Find Energy Independence Isn’t So Profitable. Impact: The realization that energy independence isn’t profitable could lead to a future where oil companies pivot to selling artisanal, hand-crafted fossil fuels. It’s a niche market that might just catch on!. Fact: Did you know that in the world of oil, 'sustainable' is just a fancy term for 'we hope you forget about climate change while we figure out what to do next'?.