FEBRUARY 12, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Tradition of London Gold Fixing. Impact: The gold price-fixing meetings led to a global obsession with shiny objects, ultimately resulting in the invention of gold-plated everything—because who doesn’t want to feel fancy while being broke?. Fact: Did you know that gold was once so precious that people went to war over it? Nowadays, we just have reality TV stars fighting over it on Instagram..
• Headline: Yohn Dance Company Performance Highlights. Impact: Yohn and his troupe dancing through time inspired countless flash mobs, leading to awkward social situations where strangers suddenly break out into dance—and yes, that includes your Aunt Carol at weddings.. Fact: Did you know that dance has been a form of communication for centuries? So next time you bust a move at a party, remember you’re just carrying on an ancient tradition of awkwardness..
• Headline: World Premiere of Babbitt's A Solo Requiem. Impact: Babbitt's ‘A Solo Requiem’ paved the way for future avant-garde composers who decided that music should occasionally sound like a cat fight. Thanks, Milton!. Fact: Did you know that a requiem is traditionally a mass for the dead? So, if you’re ever feeling down, just remember that you’re not alone—there’s a whole genre of music dedicated to mourning..
• Headline: Iacocca Says Ford Ousted 3. Impact: Iacocca's revelations about Ford's management and bribery set off a chain reaction of corporate scandals, leading to an age where CEOs might as well have 'Trust Me' tattooed on their foreheads.. Fact: Did you know that Lee Iacocca is often credited with saving Chrysler? Meanwhile, most of us are just trying to save our sanity during rush hour traffic..
• Headline: Burger Seeks Study of Bail Releases in Major Crime. Impact: Burger’s call for better trial skills led to a generation of lawyers who can successfully argue for any case, including whether pineapple belongs on pizza.. Fact: Did you know that the legal profession is so competitive that some law schools hold bake sales just to fund their own coffee breaks? Because nothing fuels the courtroom like caffeine..
• Headline: Carter's Latin Policy. Impact: Carter's Latin policy ultimately resulted in a domino effect of political changes across Latin America, proving that sometimes a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a hurricane of electoral chaos.. Fact: Did you know that U.S. foreign policy has swung like a pendulum? One minute we’re supporting dictators, the next we’re pretending to be their best friends. Talk about a love-hate relationship!.
• Headline: Around the Nation. Impact: The National Guard feeding cattle during harsh winters sparked a newfound appreciation for agriculture, leading to the rise of hipster farmers and artisanal cheese production—because who doesn’t love overpriced dairy?. Fact: Did you know that ranchers often have to get creative with feeding their cattle in harsh conditions? It’s like a reality show, but with fewer dramatic confessions and more hay..
• Headline: A Lincoln Divided. Impact: Forgie's analysis of Lincoln and his political strategies led to a resurgence of political maneuvering that would make even today's politicians blush with envy. Who knew being a master manipulator was such a timeless skill?. Fact: Did you know that Lincoln was the first U.S. president to have a beard? Imagine how much easier it would have been for him to hide his secrets if he had a full-on wizard beard!.
• Headline: ESSAY. Impact: Satire's essay questioning prosecutorial capabilities sparked a wave of skepticism towards the justice system, leading to the rise of true crime podcasts and endless debates about whether lawyers really know what they’re doing.. Fact: Did you know that the criminal justice system is often depicted as a labyrinth? But in reality, it’s more like a game of Monopoly—lots of rules, and at the end, someone ends up in jail..