AUGUST 1, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ancient Roundworms Revived from Permafrost. Impact: The revival of 46,000-year-old roundworms could spark a new trend in extreme pet ownership. Imagine the Instagram accounts dedicated to these ancient pets, leading to a bizarre future where people are judged by how well they care for long-dead creatures.. Fact: Fun fact: If these worms can survive the permafrost, just imagine what kind of gossip they could tell about the Ice Age. 'Oh, you think your life is tough? Try being encased in ice for millennia!'.
• Headline: Biden's Support Grows Amid Tough Competition. Impact: Biden and Trump’s tight race could lead to a future in which presidential campaigns also include a talent show segment. America could be voting based on karaoke skills rather than policy knowledge. 'Well, he could really belt out a tune, but can he handle a pandemic?'. Fact: Did you know that Biden once claimed he could run a mile in under six minutes? Let's just say that running against Trump may be the closest he gets to breaking a sweat..
• Headline: Planning to Visit Barcelona or Dubrovnik? It’s Going to Cost You.. Impact: As European cities tax tourists, we might see a future where vacationers trade in their passports for 'tourist tax credits' as currencies. Soon, you’ll need to have a good credit score to enjoy a sunset in Barcelona—talk about a vacation stressor!. Fact: Did you know that taxing tourists might just encourage people to start their own 'staycation' trend? Because who doesn’t want to enjoy overpriced local attractions while sleeping in their own bed?.