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“It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.”

Jerry Seinfeld

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Every day, there are countless events happening all around the world—big and small. However, a newspaper has limited space, so only certain stories are chosen to fill those pages. This quote highlights the curious fact that, despite the endless stream of news, newspapers always seem to have just enough material to fill their pages perfectly. It suggests that news editors have to decide which stories are most important or interesting to include. For example, imagine a grocery store shelf that fits a set number of products. Every day, new products arrive, and someone has to choose which ones go on the shelf. Only the best or most relevant items make it. Similarly, with newspapers, the editors curate the news to fit the available space, ensuring that the readers get a balanced mix of important updates and interesting articles. This means someone reading the paper might not see everything that happened but only the most significant bits. So, if you're ever overwhelmed by how much is happening in the world, remember that not everything will make it to the headlines, and it’s the editor’s job to pick what seems most relevant for that day. This can also teach us to prioritize important matters in our own lives, focusing on what really needs our attention.

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