JULY 9, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Global Recession Risks Rise Amid Central Bank Challenges. Impact: This global recession risk set off a chain reaction that led to an unexpected surge in the popularity of board games. Who knew a financial crisis could make Monopoly feel like a real-life simulation?. Fact: Did you know that in the 1930s, Monopoly was created as a way to demonstrate the pitfalls of capitalism? Guess they decided to make it a family game night staple instead!.
• Headline: Macron's Plan to Reform Jobless Benefits. Impact: Macron's 'Make Work Pay' initiative somehow inspired a new trend where people started paying for their hobbies instead of jobs. Suddenly, everyone was an influencer or an artist, and actual work became merely a suggestion.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Make Work Pay' was originally coined by parents trying to convince their lazy teenagers to get off the couch..
• Headline: Emma Chamberlain: Revolutionizing Online Video. Impact: Emma Chamberlain's rise to fame led to a dramatic increase in caffeine consumption among Gen Z. In a world where everyone suddenly felt they could drop out of school and become famous, Starbucks had to triple their production.. Fact: Did you know that Emma Chamberlain once filmed a vlog while driving? It’s a wonder she didn’t crash into a million subscribers!.
• Headline: Her Book in Limbo, Naomi Wolf Fights Back. Impact: Naomi Wolf's book limbo inadvertently sparked a revival of the 'Publish or Perish' philosophy among writers. Now, every author is frantically trying to get their manuscripts out before someone questions their accuracy.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Outrages' was not originally about Wolf’s book, but rather how people reacted to finding out that pineapple belongs on pizza?.
• Headline: Voyage to the Center of the World. Impact: The journey to the Oracle at Delphi reignited interest in ancient Greek philosophy, leading to a rise in toga-wearing hipsters who believed they were the reincarnation of Socrates. Spoiler alert: they weren't.. Fact: Did you know that the Oracle at Delphi was actually known for giving some pretty bad advice? Yet, here we are, still paying for it in the form of cryptic tweets!.