Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON March 23, 2012
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- Headline: Police Tactics and Racial Divides Challenged. Impact: This outcry against racial profiling ignited a global movement for police reform, leading to the invention of the 'Stop-and-Frisk' avoidance dance, which is now a viral TikTok trend.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'stop-and-frisk' could easily be mistaken for a new dance move, but sadly, it’s just as awkward as it sounds..
- Headline: Johnson & Johnson Halts Hip Device Production. Impact: The decision to phase out the hip device sparked a rush to create safer alternatives, leading to a hip replacement boom that somehow resulted in a new trend of hip-hop classes for the elderly.. Fact: Did you know that Johnson & Johnson’s hip devices were so popular that they almost started a new reality show called 'Real Housewives of Hip Replacement'?.
- Headline: Reviving 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in Style. Impact: The modernized 'Jesus Christ Superstar' not only made Jesus relatable but also paved the way for future revivals of biblical figures, leading to a series of rock operas featuring Moses and the original 'Rock of Ages'.. Fact: Fun fact: If Jesus had a social media account during the production, 'like' counts on his posts would have been divine..
- Headline: Delivering Verse in Naughty Positions. Impact: The modern interpretation of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ changed the landscape of theater by spurring a wave of bed-centric plays, resulting in theater-goers confused about whether to bring popcorn or pillows.. Fact: Fun fact: The 17th-century playwright would probably be shocked to see his work turned into a Netflix series, complete with dramatic cliffhangers and a surprise bed partner..