JANUARY 26, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Skateboarding's Acceptance in Japan's Streets. Impact: The acceptance of skateboarders in Japan paved the way for extreme sports to become mainstream, leading to a future where your grandma could be doing kickflips in a nursing home. Watch out for those ramps!. Fact: Did you know that skateboarding was once banned in Japan? So, if success is a crime, then these athletes are basically the Robin Hoods of the street!.
• Headline: China's Response to the Coronavirus Crisis. Impact: The pandemic's impact on China's political landscape could lead to an unexpected power shift, resulting in a future where cats rule the world and humans just serve them. After all, they’ve got the social media presence!. Fact: Did you know that Xi Jinping's favorite animal is a panda? So, while he battles a virus, he's probably also trying to figure out how to get a panda to run for office..
• Headline: How Under Armour Lost Its Edge. Impact: Under Armour’s downfall scared other companies into being more transparent about their corporate cultures, resulting in a future where every CEO must take a public personality test before they can open their mouths.. Fact: Did you know that Under Armour was once the darling of athletes everywhere? Now, it seems they might just be the go-to brand for couch potatoes!.
• Headline: As Coronavirus Fears Intensify, Effectiveness of Quarantines Is Questioned. Impact: The questioning of quarantine effectiveness sparked worldwide debates on public health, leading to future generations who are experts in both virology and conspiracy theories, all thanks to a single virus.. Fact: Did you know that quarantines were originally used in the 14th century for plague control? So, in a way, we’ve been doing this social distancing thing for centuries—just with fewer memes!.