MARCH 25, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Carter Administration's Tax Reform Plans. Impact: If Carter's tax plan had actually succeeded, we might have ended up with a tax system so simple that accountants would have needed to find new jobs, leading to a nationwide accountant dance-off. Watch out, Dancing with the Stars!. Fact: Tax reform proposals have been around longer than the IRS itself. Talk about commitment issues!.
• Headline: New Housing Development Over Bronx Tracks. Impact: The 843 new housing units became the start of a real estate boom that led to people fighting over parking spaces, sparking the South Bronx Parking Wars of the 80s. Spoiler: no one won.. Fact: The Bronx has a rich history of housing developments, yet somehow, the 'Bronx Zoo' remains the hottest ticket in town..
• Headline: California Fearful Of Aquatic Weed. Impact: The hydrilla crisis led to a state-wide aquatic weed panic that inadvertently created a market for aquatic weed-themed merchandise. Hydrilla hats, anyone?. Fact: Hydrilla can grow up to an inch a day. Talk about a fast-growing weed! If only my to-do list could do the same..
• Headline: Power‐Saving Flywheels Urged for Subway. Impact: If the MTA had jumped on the flywheel bandwagon, the subway would have been so energy-efficient that it could have powered a small village, sparking debates on whether NYC should become a 'green' resort.. Fact: New York's subways already run on dreams and despair, so adding flywheels might just make them a little less terrifying..
• Headline: The Uses Of the Press. Impact: Carter's press usage gave rise to the modern-day social media influencer, where politicians now seek validation via likes instead of news conferences. #PoliticsIsTheNewRealityTV. Fact: J. Reston has no known relation to 'Rest in Peace,' but his articles have certainly made some political careers feel like they should..
• Headline: CARTER SAYS VANCE, IN SOVIET, WILL SEEK DEEP WEAPONS CUTS. Impact: Carter's plea for weapon cuts in Africa had a ripple effect that made global peace feel like a cute idea from a 90s sitcom. Remember those?. Fact: The Cold War had a serious case of 'let's not be friends' but somehow still managed to send each other holiday cards..
• Headline: Japan Textile Cartel Sought. Impact: Japan's textile cartel plan led to a fashion revolution where everyone suddenly decided that 'slow fashion' was the next big thing—who knew they were ahead of their time?. Fact: Textiles are basically fabric's way of saying, 'We’re here for a good time, not a long time. Unless you're a couch.'.
• Headline: Dancing to a Bamboo Beat. Impact: The Bayanihan Philippine Dance Co's performance sparked a global trend where even the most uncoordinated people decided they could dance, leading to the creation of 'The Flailing Challenge.'. Fact: The Bayanihan Dance Co. is famous for its bamboo dancing, a skill that most of us will only ever achieve while trying to balance on a subway..
• Headline: Mr. Carter's Campaign Cows Come Home. Impact: Carter's decision on price supports led to farmers creating a secret society dedicated to lobbying for their cows. Moo-tivational speeches were given weekly.. Fact: Price supports are like a safety net for farmers, but let's be honest, they’d probably prefer a trampoline..