FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Asia's Tourism Crisis Due to Coronavirus. Impact: The quietness of tourist spots led to a global trend of 'staycations', causing an unprecedented boom in backyard gardening and home improvement stores. Who knew a virus could turn us all into amateur landscapers?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'quarantine' comes from the Italian 'quaranta giorni', meaning 'forty days'? Sounds like a long vacation if you ask me!.
• Headline: Sanders Challenges Biden Amid Primary Pressure. Impact: As Sanders took aim at Biden, his supporters inadvertently created a new generation of meme-makers who would later dominate social media, leading to the rise of 'political humor' as a legitimate career path. Thank you, sarcasm!. Fact: Did you know that the Democratic primaries have more drama than a soap opera? At least in soap operas, people know when to take a break!.
• Headline: Managing Cheating Risks in Baseball. Impact: The Astros scandal sparked a chain reaction of distrust in baseball that eventually led to the invention of the 'cheat-proof' ball. Unfortunately, it was made of rubber and people still found ways to cheat.. Fact: Did you know that baseball is the only major sport where you can get a 'free pass' for cheating? It’s called a 'walk' – just not the kind you want to brag about!.
• Headline: On the Trail of America’s First Women to Vote. Impact: The rediscovery of women's voting rights in New Jersey led to a national movement for gender equality, eventually resulting in the invention of the phrase, 'You go, girl!' which would echo through the ages.. Fact: Did you know that for over 30 years, women in New Jersey could vote while women in other states were still fighting? Talk about 'early birds' getting the worm!.