Story ideas inspired by real events

Absurd but True...

2000 (Backstory)

 * The Supreme Court of the United States rules that a recount of votes is unconstitutional

2013

 * Brittish tourist tweets "...before I go and destroy America", gets detained and deported at airport. "Leigh-Van Bryan who possibly has the intentions of coming to the United States to commit crimes" #overreach #paranoia

2014

 * King Digital Entertainment steals Candy Crush Saga idea from Candy Swipe, makes billions . #greed