JULY 3, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump Company Case and Tax Tactics. Impact: If Fred Trump hadn't cut corners on taxes, who knows? Maybe we’d be living in a world where tax evasion was an Olympic sport, and Trump would still be a reality TV star instead of a political figure. So, thanks for that, Fred!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'like father, like son' is often used to describe familial traits? In this case, it might be more accurately described as 'like father, like tax evasion.'.
• Headline: The Rise of Indian American Spelling Bees. Impact: The rise of the Indian American spelling bee champion phenomenon has led to a secret society where members are required to spell 'antidisestablishmentarianism' correctly before being allowed to join. It’s a spelling bee mafia, if you will.. Fact: Did you know that spelling bees can be so intense that contestants often leave with a lifetime supply of dictionary-induced anxiety?.
• Headline: Treasures from America’s Afghan Conflict. Impact: The relics from America's war in Afghanistan could be the next big tourist attraction. Forget Disneyland; welcome to the 'History of Bureaucratic Blunders' tour! Who wouldn’t want to buy a souvenir from a conflict that lasted two decades?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more enduring than the items left behind in Afghanistan is the debate over whether or not we should have ever been there in the first place?.
• Headline: Condo Wreckage Hints at First Signs of Possible Construction Flaw. Impact: This construction flaw could have inspired a whole new reality show: 'When Buildings Attack!' featuring structures that just can’t hold it together. Tune in for the drama!. Fact: Did you know that steel is often referred to as the backbone of construction? Apparently, some buildings decided to skip their vitamin supplements..
• Headline: Inside the Tumultuous Years Before the Florida Condo Collapse. Impact: The condo board's ignorance could lead to an entirely new genre of horror films: 'The Haunted Condo.' Because nothing says 'spooky' like a poorly maintained building with a sinister backstory!. Fact: Did you know that waiting for repairs can be just as suspenseful as a horror movie? You never know when the walls might literally come crashing down!.