NOVEMBER 27, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: ERA Lobbying Efforts Heat Up in Key States. Impact: The lobbying efforts for the Equal Rights Amendment led to a nationwide discussion on gender equality, ultimately resulting in a multitude of 'men's rights' groups popping up like weeds, desperately trying to prove that they too need a safe space. Spoiler alert: they don’t.. Fact: Fun fact: The Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed in 1923. So, you know, just a casual century of waiting for equal rights!.
• Headline: The Evolution of Smoking Culture. Impact: The history of smoking, once a glamorous pastime, led to the invention of the e-cigarette, which somehow made it cool to smoke again, but now with extra fruity flavors. Because nothing says 'healthy' like Strawberry Kiwi nicotine.. Fact: Did you know that smoking was once promoted by doctors? Yes, the same folks who now tell you to exercise and eat kale!.
• Headline: The Power of Audience in Film Success. Impact: Word of mouth in film has led to the rise of influencers and social media, meaning now anyone with a smartphone can unleash their opinions on the world. Thanks for that, 21st century!. Fact: Did you know that the original term for 'word of mouth' was 'gossip'? Because let's be honest, most movie reviews are just glorified gossip sessions..
• Headline: ESSAY Here's to Media Wars. Impact: The media wars highlighted the eternal struggle for dominance in the news industry, which eventually led to the rise of clickbait articles like 'You Won't Believe What This Cat Did!'. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'media wars' might induce visions of news anchors in battle gear, but sadly, it was mostly just people arguing over coffee..
• Headline: The Renaissance Band Of New York Performs. Impact: The Renaissance Band's performance might have inspired a generation of hipsters to resurrect medieval music, leading to a revival of lute-playing coffee shops and Renaissance fairs everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Renaissance fairs are basically just an excuse for adults to dress up and play pretend? Because who needs reality anyway?.
• Headline: Machine Tool Orders Up 73%. Impact: The 73% rise in machine tool orders likely sparked a manufacturing renaissance, leading to an influx of DIY enthusiasts who think they can build anything, including their own time machines—spoiler: they can’t.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complex than machine tools is trying to explain them to your relatives during the holidays. Good luck!.
• Headline: Show Pays Tribute To Dorothy Fields. Impact: The tribute to Dorothy Fields might have inspired a resurgence in interest in her work, ultimately leading to a new wave of musicals that will have people questioning why they didn't pay more attention in high school drama class.. Fact: Fun fact: Dorothy Fields was one of the first women to write for Broadway. So, next time you blame your lack of talent on the industry, remember she broke barriers with style!.