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HEADLINES ON December 29, 2023
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- Headline: Maine Declares Trump Ineligible for Primaries. Impact: If Trump had been deemed ineligible everywhere, perhaps we would have a parallel universe where he took up knitting instead of politics, revolutionizing the craft community with his unique flair for yarn-based diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that Maine is also famous for its lobsters? Imagine if those lobsters had a say in the election—'Vote for the one who doesn’t want to boil us!'.
- Headline: Israel's Regret After Gaza Airstrike Tragedy. Impact: The 'unintended harm' phrase could eventually lead to a new genre of apologies: the 'Oops, I Did It Again' style. One day, we might even see it in pop songs—'Oops, I bombed again!'. Fact: Did you know that the term 'collateral damage' was first used during the Vietnam War? It seems like some lessons are harder to learn than others..
- Headline: A Pilgrimage to Verdi-land. Impact: This pilgrimage could spark a new trend in opera tourism, where fans flock to Italy, causing a surge in gelato sales and a severe shortage of berets in the process.. Fact: Did you know that Verdi's operas often include themes of love and betrayal? Sounds like a typical family reunion, but with more dramatic music!.