AUGUST 17, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Big Oil Shifts Toward Electric Energy. Impact: As Europe's oil giants decided to go electric, a butterfly flapped its wings and inadvertently triggered a global trend in hipster candle-making. Now, instead of driving gas-guzzling cars, people are opting for artisanal bicycles powered by organic, gluten-free energy.. Fact: Did you know that BP originally stood for 'British Petroleum'? Now it might as well stand for 'Bikes & Plant-based energy'..
• Headline: The Recession Is About to Slam Cities. Not Just the Blue-State Ones.. Impact: The impending recession slammed cities like a runaway train, causing a domino effect where local cafes turned into thrift shops overnight, resulting in an unexpected boom in vintage clothing sales. Who knew financial despair could lead to such fashionable irony?. Fact: Did you know that during the Great Depression, people often wore their best clothes just to feel better? So, yes, we’ve come full circle—again!.
• Headline: New York Has Tamed the Virus. Can It Hold Off a Second Wave?. Impact: New York's battle against the virus became a symbol of resilience, but as they tamed the beast, a butterfly flapped its wings, leading to a new trend of 'social distance parties' where guests are required to stand six feet apart and wear stylish masks—which, of course, will lead to a new fashion week.. Fact: Did you know that New York City once had a 'whiskey rebellion'? It’s almost charming to think they were fighting over booze rather than a virus. Priorities, right?.