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- Headline: Trump Advocates Economic Recovery Amid Pandemic. Impact: This bold pivoting from a health crisis to economic recovery sparked a nationwide debate about priorities. Little did they know, this would lead to countless TikTok dances about unemployment checks and a newfound appreciation for bread-making.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'time to move on' can also be interpreted as 'let’s ignore the problem until it gets worse?'.
- Headline: NYC's Role in U.S. COVID Outbreak. Impact: The NYC outbreak became the domino that knocked over the rest of the country. Who knew a simple trip to the Big Apple could turn into a nationwide spread fest? This event probably made travel planners rethink their itineraries for decades to come.. Fact: Fun fact: New York City's public transportation is so crowded that it can actually boost your immune system... or expose you to a global pandemic! Pick your poison..
- Headline: Canned Food Demand Drives Metal Can Production. Impact: The sudden surge in canned food consumption was the perfect storm for a future where hipsters would start crafting artisanal canned goods, making 'vintage canning' a trendy pastime. Who would have thought that peas would become the new avocado toast?. Fact: Did you know that there are more than 2,000 different types of canned food? That’s right, if you thought your options were limited, you’ve clearly never taken a trip down the canned bean aisle!.