JULY 16, 1978

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• Headline: Submarine Crew Voting Rights Expanded. Impact: Thanks to the bold decision to let submarine crews vote, future naval elections are now filled with 'no-name' candidates. This has led to the rise of a mysterious underwater political party, the 'Aquatic Anarchists', which has caused quite the stir in maritime politics.. Fact: Did you know that submarine crews can also vote on pizza toppings? They just can’t seem to agree on pineapple!.
• Headline: Exploring Solitude Through Franco Brusati's Lens. Impact: Brusati’s lens on solitude inadvertently inspired countless Instagram influencers to take pictures of themselves looking pensive in remote locations. This led to a massive rise in lonely selfies and a crisis in the 'personal connection' industry.. Fact: Fun fact: The more solitary the location, the better the lighting for a 'deep thoughts' Instagram post!.
• Headline: Young Backpackers' Guide to Affordable Travel. Impact: Kalilow's tips on backpacking with little money led to the founding of a secret society of budget travelers, who now plan extravagant trips to exotic locations without spending a dime, all while using 'creative financing' techniques.. Fact: Did you know that 'traveling with little money' often translates to 'living off instant noodles and questionable street food'?.
• Headline: SPEAKING PERSONALLY. Impact: Ryan's heartfelt article about her cancer treatment sparked a wave of young writers sharing their health journeys, which led to the creation of a new genre: 'Sick Lit', combining the thrill of illness with teenage angst.. Fact: Did you know that writing about your illness can sometimes be more therapeutic than actually getting treatment?.
• Headline: Inventing a Plot For Sgt. Pepper’. Impact: Edwards' screenplay ideas for 'Sgt. Pepper's' inspired an entire generation of filmmakers to create increasingly bizarre adaptations of classic albums, eventually leading to a world where musical storytelling is all the rage—think 'The Sound of Music' meets 'Mad Max'.. Fact: Fun fact: The original plot for 'Sgt. Pepper's' involved a time-traveling walrus. Clearly, they decided to keep it simple!.
• Headline: Aden Opens Battle Site Of Coup for Reporters. Impact: The tour of the coup site became a popular tourist attraction, leading to an unexpected boom in 'war tourism', where people pay to visit historical conflict zones, thinking they can 'find themselves'... or at least get a good selfie.. Fact: Did you know that 'war tourism' often comes with a complimentary gas mask and a side of existential dread?.
• Headline: Design. Impact: Giroud’s article on Delaunay sparked a renaissance in abstract art, leading to the rise of 'Instagram Art', where artists now create works specifically designed to look good in tiny squares on social media.. Fact: Did you know that Sonia Delaunay was once asked to paint a wall in a popular café? It resulted in a color explosion that left patrons too dazzled to order!.
• Headline: Sergeant, Snarled in Chute Line, Hangs Under Plane for 5 Minutes. Impact: Cox's five minutes dangling under a plane inspired an entire fad of extreme sports that focus on 'hanging around', leading to a new subculture of daredevils who see every mundane activity as an opportunity for peril.. Fact: Did you know that being stuck in a parachute line counts as a new extreme sport? It’s called 'Chute-ing for Glory'!.
• Headline: Sen. Talmadge Accused Of Influencing a Lease. Impact: Talmadge's alleged lease influencing became a case study on corruption, leading to the establishment of a new political science course: 'How to Influence Without Getting Caught'.. Fact: Did you know that influencing a lease is basically the same thing as influencing your friends to go to brunch? It’s all about who you know!.