The city of Flint, Michigan, switches its water source, unknowingly beginning a years-long public health disaster due to lead contamination.
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2025 Report: Automotive
Fully autonomous "Robotaxis" become legal and operational in over 20 major US cities.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & The Artemis E...czytaj dalej »
2025 Edition: Environment
The first "Carbon Capture" plant in the US reaches its goal of removing 1 million tons of CO2.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & The ...czytaj dalej »
71 Fun Facts: The 2003 Year of Global Conflict & Digital Mainstream Edition
Introduction & Context: 2003 was a year that transitioned the world from the uncertainty of a post-9/11 landscape into a new era of active global conflict a...czytaj dalej »
2025 Record: Sports
The first "Enhanced Games" (an alternative to the Olympics) sparks a massive national debate over science and sports.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of ...czytaj dalej »
61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of the Egg & The Endgame Edition
Introduction & Context: 2019 was a year of epic conclusions and viral absurdities. It was the year a simple photo of an egg broke the internet, and the deca...czytaj dalej »
59 Fun Facts: The 2008 Obama Election & Financial Crisis Edition
Introduction & Context: 2008 was a year of seismic shifts that redefined the American landscape. It was the year of "Hope and Change," as a historic preside...czytaj dalej »
2025 Edition: Law
The Supreme Court rules on the "Right to Disconnect," protecting employees from after-hours digital communication.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the...czytaj dalej »
2025 Digest: The Real-Time Translation Breakthrough
Consumer earbuds with near-perfect, lag-free live translation become a common sight in US cities.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & T...czytaj dalej »
61 Fun Facts: The 2018 Year of the Floss Dance & The Royal Wedding 2.0 Edition
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59 Fun Facts: The 2012 Year of the Maya Prophecy & The London Games Edition
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2014 Digest: The FIFA World Cup (Brazil)
Germany wins the title, but the US "MNT" captivates the nation, especially goalie Tim Howard, who sets a record for...read more »
2014 Digest: Fashion
"Normcore" becomes the trend of the year—wearing intentionally average, unpretentious clothing like white sneakers and dad hats.read more »
2014 Classic: Law
The "Right to be Forgotten" ruling in Europe starts a global conversation about digital footprints and permanent records.read more »
2014 Vault: The Death of Robin Williams
In August, the world mourns the loss of the beloved comedic genius, sparking a massive national conversation about mental health.read more »