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HEADLINES ON December 13, 2019
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- Headline: Exploring Death in 'The Thin Place'. Impact: The exploration of life after death in 'The Thin Place' leads to an increase in ghost tourism, resulting in a booming industry where people pay to be scared senseless. The irony? Ghosts are just as confused by humans as we are by them.. Fact: Fun fact: Ghosts have been a popular topic in literature for centuries, but they still haven't figured out how to pay rent..
- Headline: The Price of Speaking Out. Impact: Liu Jingyao's brave stand against a tech billionaire ignites a global movement against online harassment, leading to the establishment of numerous laws protecting victims. Who knew a tweet could pack such a punch?. Fact: Did you know that social media was originally designed to connect people, not tear them apart? Oops!.
- Headline: Birdcamp Could Close. People Are Panicking. Impact: The panic over Birdcamp’s closure leads to a national bird rescue initiative, resulting in an increase in bird adoptions. Suddenly, everyone becomes a bird whisperer, and the phrase 'tweeting' takes on a whole new meaning.. Fact: Did you know that macaws can live for over 50 years? So if you adopt one, you're signing up for a long-term commitment – like marriage, but with more squawking..
- Headline: How to Refeather Your Empty Nest. Impact: The advice on how to 'refeather' your empty nest inspires a nationwide trend of home renovations, leading to an explosion in DIY YouTube channels. Now, everyone thinks they're an interior designer, and IKEA stocks have never looked better.. Fact: Did you know that 'nesting' originated from birds? So, when we renovate our homes, we're just embracing our inner bird – minus the feathers, of course..