MAY 14, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Commemorating the 1918 Flu Pandemic. Impact: The lack of memorials for the Flu of 1918 led to a collective amnesia regarding pandemics, resulting in a surprise comeback of the '1918 Flu' trivia night, which has baffled countless pub-goers ever since.. Fact: It's funny how history loves to forget its biggest tragedies. I guess it’s easier to binge-watch reality TV than to confront a pandemic that killed millions..
• Headline: Trump's Shifting Narrative on Flynn. Impact: Trump's shifting narrative on Flynn created a ripple effect where conspiracy theories about 'alternative facts' became so popular, they nearly overshadowed actual facts. Now, people are debating whether the moon landing really happened or if it was just a viral marketing campaign.. Fact: Did you know that in political storytelling, the plot twist is usually more important than the main story? It's like a soap opera, but with more budget cuts and fewer good actors..
• Headline: Meat Plant Closures Mean Pigs Are Gassed or Shot Instead. Impact: The culling of pigs led to a hipster movement where 'vintage pork' became the latest culinary trend, as chefs began to romanticize the very animals that were meant for dinner. Farm-to-table just took a whole new meaning.. Fact: Pigs are surprisingly resilient creatures. If only they had better PR, they might have turned this whole situation into a fashionable vegan trend instead!.
• Headline: ‘Rolling Shock’ as Job Losses Mount Even With Reopenings. Impact: The wave of job losses caused a surge in online entrepreneurship, leading to a boom in 'how to survive a recession' courses. Now, every third person is a self-proclaimed financial guru sharing secrets that even they haven't figured out.. Fact: Did you know that unemployment claims can be so high that they actually start to resemble a social media follower count? Talk about a popularity contest nobody wants to win!.