AUGUST 2, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: F.D.A. Targets Cigarette Nicotine Levels. Impact: As people faced the horrors of nicotine withdrawal, they discovered meditation and yoga. The world then became annoyingly zen, and suddenly everyone wanted to hug trees instead of smoke them.. Fact: Fun fact: Nicotine is actually a natural pesticide. So, if you’re ever looking for a way to keep mosquitoes away, just light up a cigarette… just kidding, please don’t..
• Headline: Pelosi's Visit Sparks Taiwan's Quiet Resistance. Impact: Pelosi's visit sparked a wave of TikTok dances among young Taiwanese, leading to a global trend of political protests through interpretive dance. Who knew democracy could be so… rhythmic?. Fact: Did you know that in Taiwan, defiance often comes with a side of bubble tea? Because nothing says 'we're not afraid' quite like sipping on a boba while staring down a giant geopolitical threat..
• Headline: The Crypto Market Crashed. They’re Still Buying Bitcoin.. Impact: The crash led to a new breed of financial gurus who began selling 'survival kits' for crypto enthusiasts, complete with survival guides, snacks, and a plush Bitcoin to cuddle during market downturns.. Fact: Did you know that Bitcoin was created as a response to the 2008 financial crisis? So, in a way, it’s just a digital version of 'let’s pretend this never happened.'.
• Headline: What Twitter’s Subpoenas Say About Its Plan to Fight Elon Musk in Court. Impact: The legal battle turned Twitter into a reality show, with followers tuning in to watch the drama unfold. Eventually, it became the most-watched series on streaming platforms, proving that people love chaos, especially when it’s 280 characters or less.. Fact: Did you know that Twitter's character limit was originally set to 140? It’s almost like they were giving us a hint that brevity is the soul of wit—too bad no one seems to have taken the hint!.