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HEADLINES ON December 25, 2019
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- Headline: Saudi Arabia's Tourism Push Revealed. Impact: In a surprising twist, the rise of tourism in Saudi Arabia led to a global trend of 'luxury vacationing' which resulted in the invention of the 'sandal and sock' combo, forever changing fashion in tourist hotspots.. Fact: Did you know that Saudi Arabia has more oil than actual vacation spots? But hey, who doesn’t want a selfie in front of a desert?.
- Headline: Antibiotics Crisis: Drug Makers in Trouble. Impact: The antibiotic crisis sparked a nationwide underground trend of 'natural remedies,' leading to a resurgence of herbal tea and the rise of hipster apothecaries. Spoiler: they didn't cure anything.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time antibiotics went out of style, so did common sense. Who needs science when you have essential oils?.
- Headline: Behind the Scenes of Fox Makeup Magic. Impact: The quest for the perfect 'Fox Look' led to a massive increase in demand for cosmetic products, resulting in a new generation of beauty influencers that would eventually cause the Great Lip Gloss Shortage of 2025.. Fact: Did you know that achieving the 'Fox Look' requires more prep than a NASA launch? R.I.P. to all the makeup wipes lost in the process..
- Headline: For Trump Organization, Office Skyscrapers Make Up for Lagging Hotels. Impact: The Trump Organization's pivot from hotels to office skyscrapers sparked a global trend where every failing business started to invest in real estate, inadvertently creating a new branch of 'business tourism' where people just visit offices for fun.. Fact: Did you know that the Trump Organization's office buildings are like those 'friends' who show up to every party—awkward and just a little too shiny?.
- Headline: The ‘But I Would Vote for Joe Biden’ Republicans. Impact: The emergence of 'But I Would Vote for Joe Biden' Republicans led to an unexpected surge in bipartisan brunches, where avocado toast became a symbol of unity—or at least a way to bond over shared confusion.. Fact: Fun fact: Bipartisan brunch is just like regular brunch, but with more awkward silences and less mimosas. Cheers to democracy!.