AUGUST 25, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Great Diet Crash: A Health Controversy. Impact: The Great Diet Crash sent shockwaves through the health and wellness industry. As diets came and went, the rise of kale as the ultimate superfood was directly linked to desperate followers looking for a new trend. Ironically, kale’s popularity also encouraged a surge in 'kale chips,' which are about as healthy as eating cardboard sprinkled with regret.. Fact: Did you know that Tanya Zuckerbrot's F-Factor diet inspired many to start counting fiber like it was their job? Spoiler: It isn't..
• Headline: Republican Convention's Historical Narrative Shift. Impact: The Republicans' attempt to rewrite history led to a new genre of motivational speeches: 'How to Paint Over Your Mistakes 101.' The ripple effect saw a spike in DIY home improvement stores as people took to remaking their pasts, one paint can at a time.. Fact: Did you know that throughout history, politicians have often tried to rewrite narratives? It’s like history is the original 'you can’t fire me, I quit' moment..
• Headline: Bacteria That Hunt Bacteria Unleashed. Impact: The discovery of bacteria-eating bacteria has paved the way for a new era in medicine. Imagine a world where tiny microbes have their own reality TV show: 'The Real Predators of Bacteria.' Ratings would soar as viewers tune in to see who gets 'eaten' next.. Fact: Did you know that predatory bacteria are the original 'bad boys' of the microbial world? They’re basically the mobsters of the microscopic realm..
• Headline: To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade. Impact: Tim Sweeney's crusade against Apple and Google led to a wave of anti-monopoly movements, resulting in a bizarre trend of people forming 'app-free' communes. The irony? Many of these communes ended up creating their own apps to manage their communes.. Fact: Did you know that 'Fortnite' players have more emotional investment in their virtual skins than most people do in their actual wardrobes? Fashion advice from a digital avatar, anyone?.
• Headline: Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in Appraisals. Impact: The discrimination faced by Black homeowners in appraisals resulted in a significant movement towards equity in housing. The ripple effect created a new mantra: 'Home is where the appraisal is fair,' leading to a series of comedic home valuation reality shows that were definitely not what anyone asked for.. Fact: Did you know that appraisals can sometimes feel like a game of Monopoly? You might own Boardwalk, but if the appraiser is having a bad day, it’s suddenly Baltic Avenue for you..