NOVEMBER 19, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: R Scotto's Dramatic Exit from the Met. Impact: R Scotto's departure from the Met Opera triggered a series of events leading to the invention of a new genre: 'Opera Rock.' Who knew that the absence of one soprano could inspire musicians to wear leather jackets and sing about their feelings? No one, until the world became inexplicably obsessed with that genre in the 1980s.. Fact: Did you know that the Met Opera has had more divas than a reality TV show? Just kidding, but it can get pretty dramatic..
• Headline: Link Between Exhaust Fumes and Angina Revealed. Impact: The study linking freeway exhaust to angina triggered a worldwide trend of people inexplicably choosing bicycles over cars. Little did they know, they were actually just starting the hipster movement in the '90s, complete with artisanal coffee and ironic mustaches!. Fact: Fun fact: Breathing in car exhaust is not a recommended method for achieving a 'high' — just saying..
• Headline: Youth Surge in State Legislatures. Impact: The under-30 crowd in state legislatures sparked a revolution of youthful political engagement, leading to the invention of TikTok campaigns that would ultimately distract politicians from the actual business of governing. Thanks, youth!. Fact: Did you know that the average age of lawmakers has slowly crept down, but the average effectiveness seems to have stayed the same? Curious, isn't it?.
• Headline: Dean at Queensborough Heads Advisory Council. Impact: B Wieder's elevation to the advisory council led to a chain reaction of educational reforms that eventually resulted in the creation of online courses, thus ensuring that procrastinators everywhere could thrive from the comfort of their own couches.. Fact: Did you know that the first online class was essentially just a poorly recorded lecture with a lot of buffering? Welcome to the future!.
• Headline: Legislative Notes: Amended Parole Bill Set for Senate Vote. Impact: The passage of the amended parole bill initiated a domino effect of voter registration drives that somehow led to the infamous 'Vote or Die' campaign, which got a little too intense for some and hilarious for others. Thanks, New Jersey!. Fact: Fun fact: Mobile voter registration was once thought to be a joke. Who knew that rolling up to a park with a clipboard could lead to democracy?.
• Headline: Art. Impact: L Nevelson's sculptures ignited a wave of modern art appreciation that led to more people pretending to understand abstract art, resulting in a surge of 'artsy' social media posts that truly confused the masses.. Fact: Did you know that art critics often use more words to describe a blank canvas than a Shakespearean sonnet? True story!.
• Headline: Man in the Middle of Dispute in Canarsie. Impact: H Garner's involvement in the busing controversy ultimately led to a more profound conversation about educational equality, which then spiraled into endless debates on social media that nobody can seem to win.. Fact: Did you know that the argument over school busing has been going on so long that it's practically a rite of passage for every generation?.
• Headline: The Doubleday Story. Impact: The Doubleday story of survival in the publishing world became a case study in business resilience, igniting the rise of self-publishing and giving birth to a million poorly written novels on Amazon.. Fact: Fun fact: Self-publishing means anyone can be an author, including that guy who once wrote a book about how to train your cat to play chess..
• Headline: In the Last Reel, the Indians Win on Thanksgiving Day. Impact: The indifference of the Indians to buffalo meat at Thanksgiving sparked a cultural dialogue about food traditions that led to the modern-day fusion cuisine trend. Turkey tacos anyone?. Fact: Did you know that Thanksgiving dinner has gone from turkey and stuffing to literally anything you can slap between two slices of bread? Progress!.