NOVEMBER 19, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: HK-Canton Ferry Service Resumes. Impact: As the ferry service reopened, it sparked an underground hovercraft racing scene that would eventually lead to a reality TV show, 'Ferry Follies,' which remains a cultural touchstone in 2075.. Fact: Did you know that before hovercrafts, the only way to cross water in Hong Kong was to swim? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Exploring the Costs of the American Dream. Impact: Nancy Zumwalt's article led to a nationwide debate on the American Dream, which ultimately resulted in the creation of a new holiday: 'National Pondering Day,' where everyone just sits around questioning their life choices.. Fact: Fun fact: The American Dream originally included a house, a car, and a pet unicorn. Unicorn prices shot up after that, so good luck finding one!.
• Headline: Counterrevolutions in the Middle East. Impact: Reston's observations catalyzed a series of political memes that would dominate social media for decades, forever altering how revolutions are portrayed in the digital age.. Fact: It's interesting that turmoil is often seen as a 'new' trend, while in reality, it's just politics being politics. Kind of like wearing bell bottoms; they always come back around..
• Headline: CEBU. Impact: The review of Kemelman's book sparked a global interest in rabbinical literature, inadvertently leading to a surge in demand for rabbi-themed merchandise, including action figures and bobbleheads.. Fact: Did you know that 'Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out' was originally going to be titled 'Wednesday the Rabbi Stood Still,' but that just didn't have the same ring to it?.
• Headline: West Houston: A Hybrid Culture. Impact: The emergence of this affluent society led to the creation of the 'Houston Shuffle,' a dance that became a viral sensation, confusing sociologists for years about its meaning.. Fact: Houston is so diverse that if you ask for a Tex-Mex dish, you might end up with sushi tacos. Yes, they do exist!.
• Headline: Big Green Captures Ivy Title. Impact: Dartmouth's win inspired a rival school to create a 'Green Ivy' smoothie that surprisingly became the drink of choice for hipsters across the nation.. Fact: Fun fact: Ivy League titles are often more prestigious than actual degrees, which is why so many people claim to have attended Yale without ever stepping foot on campus..
• Headline: PANELS IN CONGRESS TO GET NEW HEADS. Impact: The reshuffling of committee chairs led to an unprecedented wave of legislation about the proper use of office snacks, forever altering the landscape of congressional cafeteria culture.. Fact: In Congress, seniority is just a nice way of saying ‘we’re too lazy to find someone better.’ Welcome to democracy!.
• Headline: Whither the Small Depositor?. Impact: The banking shifts created a new trend in finance where small depositors banded together to create 'mini-banks,' which eventually became hipster community hubs with artisanal lattes.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'small depositors' used to refer to people who simply couldn’t find a bigger bank? Now it’s just a euphemism for ‘not rich enough.’.
• Headline: Xerox's Turn. Impact: Xerox's petition sparked a chain reaction of corporate espionage and copier wars, leading to an underground society of copy machine enthusiasts who now control the black market for toner.. Fact: Xerox actually invented the concept of 'copying' so well that they forgot to trademark the word. Oops, my bad!.