MARCH 29, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Attempted Assassination of Qaddafi in 1986. Impact: This assassination attempt on Qaddafi created a ripple effect of paranoia among dictators, leading to a bizarre trend of increasingly elaborate helicopter safety protocols. Meanwhile, East Germans began to develop a keen interest in avoiding helicopters altogether.. Fact: Did you know that this event proved that even dictators have reservations about their travel plans? Perhaps they should've just taken the bus..
• Headline: Dance: Benno Returns to ‘Swan Lake. Impact: Benno’s return to 'Swan Lake' inspired countless dance productions worldwide, leading to a global increase in tutus, toe shoes, and the baffling number of people who now think they can pirouette after a few glasses of wine.. Fact: Did you know that 'Swan Lake' has been performed so many times that there are now more swans in theaters than in actual lakes?.
• Headline: ‘Reinforced Atlantic City Police Sought to Handle Casino Crowds. Impact: Atlantic City’s overzealous police plans not only led to the creation of the world’s first 'Gambling Police Academy' but also sparked a new trend in law enforcement where cops started wearing sequined jackets to blend in with the casino crowd.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more chaotic than casino crowds is the emergency meeting of the Atlantic City officials trying to figure out how to fit a whole police department in a tiny casino?.
• Headline: Book On Dining Out In 30 U.S. Cities. Impact: This book on dining out led to an explosion of Yelp reviews and critics, eventually spawning a generation of food bloggers who wouldn't know a balanced meal if it bit them in the avocado.. Fact: Did you know that 'dining out' used to mean eating at a restaurant, not just microwaving leftovers in your kitchen and calling it gourmet?.
• Headline: The Woman Whose Book Is About Men. Impact: A woman writing a book about men inspired the eventual rise of self-help books and the emergence of a billion-dollar industry where people pay to read about what they already know: men are confusing.. Fact: Did you know that men have been the subject of countless books, yet somehow, we still haven't figured out how to read them?.
• Headline: 7 Dependents of U.S.Soldiersl.. Killed in German Road Accident. Impact: The tragic road accident led to stricter safety regulations for military families, which ironically resulted in the creation of the 'Safety First' bumper sticker that nobody actually puts on their car.. Fact: The loss of life in such tragedies often sparks discussions about safety measures, but let's be real: a bumper sticker isn't going to stop a speeding car..