JANUARY 14, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Folklore of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. Impact: If Helen and Townsend Godsey had never written about the folklore, we might have ended up believing that Bigfoot was just a misunderstood lumberjack looking for love in all the wrong places.. Fact: Did you know that folklore often gets more twists than a soap opera? Just wait until you hear about the gnome wars of 1984!.
• Headline: Incinerator Battle Heads to the Courts. Impact: The lawsuit against the incinerator may have sparked a national movement for environmental justice, leading to the eventual rise of eco-friendly hipsters who insist on using only organic, free-range recycling bins.. Fact: Fun fact: The Clean Air Act of '77 is like that one friend who keeps you in check when you start binge-eating chips at 2 AM. Very necessary, but sometimes you just want to breathe!.
• Headline: NEA Financial Disclosure Mandated by Court. Impact: This ruling on the NEA's finances might have inadvertently led to a nationwide obsession with transparency that eventually resulted in people wanting to know how much their barista makes. Spoiler: It's less than your Starbucks bill.. Fact: Did you know that financial disclosures are about as exciting as watching paint dry? Unless, of course, you're really into numbers... then it’s a wild party!.
• Headline: Abraham &. Impact: Abraham & Straus's quest for profitability likely inspired countless other businesses to think, 'If they can do it, why can't we sell overpriced candles too?'. Fact: Did you know that 'affluent clientele' is just a fancy way of saying 'people who can afford to buy things they don't need'? Sounds like a great business plan!.
• Headline: Boat Show: Dreams Become Reality. Impact: The National Boat Show's focus on dreams could have inspired an entire generation to believe they could actually afford a yacht, leading to the popularization of inflatable pool toys as a 'budget' alternative.. Fact: Fun fact: At boat shows, the only thing more inflated than the prices of the boats are the egos of the salespeople trying to sell them!.
• Headline: DINING OUT. Impact: Le Shack's review might have inadvertently led to a gourmet revolution where the word 'shack' became synonymous with 'artisan'—next stop, artisanal shacks with gluten-free, recyclable menus!. Fact: Did you know that no matter how good the food is, the ambiance of a place called 'Le Shack' will always make you feel like you're dining in a slightly upscale garage?.
• Headline: Minivans Are Proposed for the Elderly and Handicapped of Spokane. Impact: The proposal for minivans for the elderly and handicapped could have set off a series of events leading to the invention of the 'scooter gang'—united by mobility and a shared love for bingo.. Fact: Did you know that converting buses for accessibility is like trying to fit an elephant into a Mini Cooper? Challenging, but sometimes entertaining!.
• Headline: Premiere By Ballet Hispanico. Impact: The premiere of 'Impressions' by Ballet Hispanico might have triggered a new appreciation for cultural diversity in the arts, leading to the eventual creation of interpretive dance competitions for cats.. Fact: Did you know 'impressions' in ballet can refer to both the performance and the audience's facial expressions when they realize they forgot to bring a snack?.
• Headline: McGraw‐Hill Bid Stirs Editorial Fears; ‘Cause for Alarm’; Diversified List of Authors. Impact: The editorial fears stemming from the McGraw-Hill bid could have led to an underground literary movement where authors started writing books under pseudonyms just to keep their sanity intact.. Fact: Did you know that every time a conglomerate takes over a publishing house, an indie author somewhere cries into their artisanal coffee? It's a real thing!.
• Headline: ART. Impact: The landscape painting exhibit might have inspired a new trend where people started hanging pictures of nature in their homes to compensate for their lack of actual outdoor experiences.. Fact: Did you know that landscape paintings are basically nature's way of saying, 'You can enjoy me from the comfort of your couch, without the mosquitoes!'?.