JANUARY 1, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Horizons Captures Ultima Thule. Impact: If NASA hadn't sent New Horizons to Ultima Thule, we might still be debating whether Pluto is a planet or just a really large rock with an identity crisis. Think of all the therapy bills we could have saved!. Fact: Did you know that Ultima Thule was originally named '2014 MU69'? Sounds way less mysterious, right? Who wants to visit a 'MU69' when you can say you’ve been to 'Ultima Thule'?.
• Headline: Hollywood's Podcast Adaptation Boom. Impact: This podcast-to-screen trend could lead to a future where your favorite grandma's knitting podcast gets a blockbuster adaptation. Just wait until 'Knitting with Grandma' wins an Oscar.. Fact: Did you know that the average podcast length is around 30-60 minutes? Perfect for those of us with the attention span of a goldfish who still want to pretend we're cultured..
• Headline: Big Tech May Look Troubled, but It’s Just Getting Started. Impact: Big Tech's troubles are like a soap opera—just when you think it's over, they pull a ridiculous plot twist. Expect a future where tech companies are cast in reality shows about their drama-filled lives.. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's motto used to be 'Move fast and break things'? Now it’s more like 'Move fast and hope no one notices we broke everything.'.
• Headline: In Stories From an Argentine Surrealist, Circles of Madness and Violence. Impact: Schweblin's work could inspire future generations of writers to embrace absurdity, potentially leading to a world where reality is just a suggestion and sanity is optional.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mouthful of Birds' has been described as a surrealist masterpiece? Because nothing says 'masterpiece' quite like parodies of life that might just make you question your own sanity..