JANUARY 12, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Justice for Iraqi War Victims. Impact: The lawsuit against Iran became the catalyst for a new genre of courtroom dramas. Hollywood quickly jumped on the bandwagon, resulting in movies where lawyers dramatically argue over who lost more limbs while the audience debates popcorn flavors.. Fact: Did you know that suing a country is like yelling at the ocean to stop being wet? Spoiler: It doesn't work..
• Headline: Poland Urged to Look for Nazi-Looted Art Still Held in Its Museums. Impact: Poland's quest for Nazi-looted art turned into an international scavenger hunt, inspiring a new reality show where contestants race against time to find the lost treasures, complete with dramatic music and elimination rounds.. Fact: Did you know that art thieves have a unique way of 'borrowing' from history? It's like a really long-term loan, except the bank is an entire country..
• Headline: Esper Says He Saw No Evidence Iran Targeted 4 Embassies, as Story Shifts Again. Impact: The conflicting statements from Esper and Trump led to the establishment of 'The Truth Cabinet,' where every political figure must submit a lie detector test before speaking. Spoiler alert: It’s empty most of the time.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the truth is often considered a conspiracy theory? Just ask anyone who’s ever been fact-checked..