FEBRUARY 20, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: East Bloc's Urgent Quest for Oil. Impact: The East Bloc's oil panic led to an unexpected boom in alternative energy research. By the 21st century, solar panels were sprouting like weeds, and the phrase 'Fossil Fuels? So last century!' became a popular bumper sticker.. Fact: Did you know that some people still think oil is the solution to everything? They probably also think the Earth is flat..
• Headline: Dan Wolf: Koch’s Quiet Strength. Impact: Koch's bond with Wolf inspired countless sitcoms about quirky friendships between politicians and their aides, leading to a new genre of 'political comedy' that made us laugh while we cried about the state of the world.. Fact: Fun fact: If you pay someone a dollar a year, it's probably just a tax write-off. How sweet!.
• Headline: Frederic Winthrop, 72, Founder Of Organization to Aid the Deal. Impact: Frederic Winthrop's organization probably saved countless deals from going south, proving that sometimes, all it takes is one well-placed phone call to change the course of history, or at least to get the coffee order right.. Fact: Did you know that 'organization' is just a fancy word for 'we're all trying to look busy?'.
• Headline: Killing Coyotes. Impact: The coyote control methods sparked a nationwide debate on animal rights, resulting in a generation of activists who wouldn't hesitate to interrupt your dinner with a passionate lecture on the rights of all creatures, great and small.. Fact: Did you know that coyotes are more adaptive than most humans? They can thrive in urban areas while we struggle to find decent Wi-Fi..
• Headline: A SIX‐MILE INVASION. Impact: The Chinese incursion into Vietnam inadvertently led to a surge in anti-war protests around the world, proving that sometimes, the best way to unite people is to give them a common enemy.. Fact: Did you know that six miles isn't really that far? Just ask anyone who’s ever walked to the fridge during a binge-watch session..
• Headline: Eilberg Goes on Trial Today. Impact: Eilberg's trial opened the floodgates for a wave of political scandal coverage, laying the groundwork for reality TV politics. Who needs fiction when real-life drama is so much juicier?. Fact: Did you know that trials can be more entertaining than most sitcoms? Just add a few dramatic pauses and some popcorn..
• Headline: Lula‐Jean Elliott, 74, Consultant In State Department of Welfare. Impact: Lula-Jean Elliott's work in the State Department of Welfare paved the way for future social welfare programs, proving that sometimes, a career in helping others can lead to an unexpected legacy of bureaucratic red tape.. Fact: Did you know that welfare programs often have more rules than your average board game? Good luck keeping track of those..
• Headline: Researchers Challenge Old Theories On Obesity. Impact: The challenge to old obesity theories sparked a fitness revolution that led to kale smoothies becoming a trendy thing. Who knew that questioning science could lead to so many hipster cafes?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing heavier than obesity research is the weight of all those kale smoothies? Drink up!.