AUGUST 30, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: California's Green Building Code Changes. Impact: As California's building codes became greener, the price of living there skyrocketed even further, leading to a bizarre trend where people started living in tiny houses, which ironically were made from repurposed materials that cost more than a mansion in another state. Fact: In California, the only thing greener than the new building codes is the envy you feel when your friend gets a 200-square-foot 'eco-friendly' shack!.
• Headline: Nia DaCosta Discusses 'Candyman' Impact. Impact: Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' became a cultural touchstone, causing a resurgence of interest in urban legends, leading to a wave of poorly made horror films, the likes of which would make you yearn for the days of VHS horror marathons. Fact: Did you know that the legend of Candyman is actually just a warning against eating too many sweets? Just kidding! But wouldn't that make a boring horror movie?.
• Headline: Schemer or Naïf? Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Trial.. Impact: Elizabeth Holmes' trial became the stuff of legends, inspiring a legion of wannabe tech entrepreneurs to either rethink their life choices or dive deeper into the world of ethically questionable startups. Who knew that deceit could be so... inspirational?. Fact: Fun fact: If you believe hard enough, you too can convince people that you have a magical blood-testing machine. Just don't forget to wear a turtleneck!.
• Headline: The World Is Still Short of Everything. Get Used to It.. Impact: The ongoing global shortages made people realize that stockpiling toilet paper was not the most strategic move, leading to the rise of DIY solutions that would make MacGyver proud or horrified, depending on your perspective. Fact: In a world where everything is short, the only thing not in short supply is the internet's ability to complain about it. #Blessed.