SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Yorkers' Resilience Amid Pandemic Struggles. Impact: The persistent fear in New York led to the birth of a new superhero: Captain Grit. Armed with hand sanitizer and an unbreakable spirit, Captain Grit inspired urban dwellers to embrace their inner resilience, sparking a nationwide trend of absurd superhero costumes at grocery stores.. Fact: Did you know that being resilient is actually just a fancy way of saying 'we're all in this mess together'? Welcome to the club!.
• Headline: Biden's Challenge in Milwaukee Suburbs. Impact: The suburbs' tilt towards Biden caused a massive increase in Zoom calls about lawn care and home improvement, eventually leading to an underground society of suburban warriors who battle over the best mulch. This new culture shifted the political landscape more than any election ever could.. Fact: Did you know that political debates in suburbia often revolve around whose fence is taller? It's the true measure of power!.
• Headline: In the Epicenter of Mexico’s Epicenter, Feeling Like a ‘Trapped Animal’. Impact: The feeling of being trapped in Mexico City inspired a new art movement called 'Trapped Realism', which focused on the beauty of confinement. This inadvertently caused a surge in popularity for escape rooms worldwide, as people sought to experience what it felt like to be ‘trapped’ in a fun way.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of being a 'trapped animal' has led to more people adopting pets? Because if you're going to feel trapped, you might as well have some furry company!.
• Headline: As China Ages, a Push to Add Elevators Offers a New Kind of Economic Relief. Impact: The push for elevators in China sparked a worldwide revolution in vertical living, leading to the construction of the world's first sky-high retirement communities. In a twist of irony, the residents still complain about how high the rent is.. Fact: Did you know that adding elevators is China's way of saying, 'We’re too advanced for stairs'? Because, obviously, walking is so last century!.