OCTOBER 7, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bi-County Consumer Coalition Launch. Impact: The formation of this coalition led to an unexpected surge in consumer awareness, which eventually caused a butterfly-like frenzy that resulted in the creation of an entire reality TV series based on people arguing over the price of milk. Thanks, Bi-County Consumer Coalition!. Fact: Did you know that consumer coalitions have been known to cause spontaneous debates over whether pineapple belongs on pizza? It's a serious issue!.
• Headline: The whole of Africa could hardly contain him. Impact: The glowing review of Dr. Livingstone's life not only inspired a new generation of explorers but also inadvertently led to a series of poorly researched reality shows about 'finding' him, which obviously ended with contestants lost in their own backyards.. Fact: Dr. Livingstone was famously quoted as saying, 'I’d rather be lost in Africa than deal with the paperwork of the British Empire.'.
• Headline: All Faiths Welcome At House of Prayer. Impact: The joint dedication of a new house of prayer led to a momentary pause in the ongoing religious debates. Ironically, it resulted in more arguments about the best way to worship: yoga or interpretive dance?. Fact: This event marked the first time in history that a group of people from different faiths agreed on anything—except for the fact that coffee should always be served during meetings..
• Headline: Health Care Coverage Cost Seen Continually Climbing. Impact: The rising costs of health care coverage ultimately led to a nationwide trend of people trying to barter for medical services. 'I’ll trade you two dozen cookies for a check-up' became the new mantra.. Fact: A D Little Inc's projections were so accurate that they could have easily been mistaken for a crystal ball. Who knew health care could be so predictable?.
• Headline: Woman Cyclist Is Gathering History on Slides. Impact: Mrs. B Scarborough’s weekend historical tours sparked an unexpected trend where historians began to use motorcycles as a primary mode of transport. This eventually led to the first-ever 'History Biker Rally,' where participants debated the best way to photograph a dusty old rock.. Fact: Motorcycle historians are now the only group that can make a trip to the DMV sound like an adventure through time..