DECEMBER 25, 2022

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• Headline: Germany Prepares for Energy Shortages. Impact: Germany's energy crisis prompted a renaissance in woodchopping skills, leading to a spike in lumberjack-themed reality shows. Ironically, the more people chopped wood, the more they realized they were only one log away from starting their own home improvement show, much to the dismay of their family members.. Fact: Did you know that chopping wood has become the new yoga? Forget downward dog; it’s all about the 'chop and stretch' for those looking to embrace the energy crisis one log at a time!.
• Headline: In Memphis, the Phonics Movement Comes to High School. Impact: The integration of literacy lessons into every subject in Memphis led to an unexpected rise in student-led blogs about the biological implications of phonics. Schools now boast of the highest rates of 'word nerds' creating viral content, which somehow still manages to get fewer views than cat videos.. Fact: Ironically, while literacy rates soared, so did the number of students who could spell 'phonetically' but still mistook 'biology' for a trendy new hairstyle. Education is a wild ride!.