MARCH 7, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Art of Developing Your Palate. Impact: Mimi Sheraton's exploration of the palate sparked a culinary renaissance, leading to the rise of hipster avocado toast and all the overpriced brunch spots we know and tolerate today.. Fact: Fun fact: Developing a sensitive palate is just a fancy way of saying 'I’ll pay $20 for a salad that has three leaves and a drizzle of something mysterious.'.
• Headline: NATO Employee Ursel Lorenzen Defects. Impact: Ursel Lorenzen's defection sent shockwaves through NATO, leading to a series of cartoonishly tense spy dramas that would eventually inspire a thousand B-movies. Who knew? Espionage is great for the entertainment industry!. Fact: Did you know that defection is just a fancy term for 'I’m tired of this job and want to live in a place where the coffee doesn't taste like cardboard?'.
• Headline: National Steel to Acquire United Financial Corp.. Impact: This acquisition didn't just change the financial landscape; it also inspired countless corporate mergers that would eventually lead to the nightmare of being forced to call your bank an 'integrated financial services provider.'. Fact: Did you know that National Steel's acquisition of United Financial Corp. was a lot like a high school dance where the awkward kids finally pair up—except nobody gets to be prom queen?.
• Headline: U.S. Sends Ships To Arabian Sea In Yemen Crisis. Impact: Carter's show of military strength in the Arabian Sea ultimately led to a long series of naval deployments, which, funnily enough, made the phrase 'show of force' less about power and more about 'let's move our ships around for no reason.'. Fact: Did you know that 'concern' is just a euphemism for 'let’s send ships and hope nobody notices we're just flexing our muscles?'.
• Headline: CARTER ASKS ACTION ON HOSPITALS’ COSTS. Impact: Carter's push to curb hospital costs led to a never-ending battle between Congress and the hospital lobby, which ultimately resulted in the rise of the health insurance industry—because what's more fun than a middleman in your healthcare?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing rising faster than hospital costs is the number of people wondering why their insurance doesn't cover anything they actually need..
• Headline: Billy Carter Enters Naval Center 1 For Treatment of Alcohol Abuse. Impact: Billy Carter's treatment for alcohol abuse became a public spectacle that not only humanized the struggles of addiction but also paved the way for political families to become reality TV stars. Thanks, Billy.. Fact: Did you know that Billy's foray into treatment is what inspired future politicians to create more genuine PR opportunities? Because nothing says 'I care' like a staged photo op outside a rehab center..
• Headline: Russian Landing Ship Heads South Off Japan. Impact: The movement of this Russian landing ship was a precursor to a series of naval tensions that would ultimately lead to awkward dinner conversations about geopolitics in the '80s. Thanks for the added stress, USSR!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more predictable than a Russian naval ship on the move is the number of political analysts trying to make sense of it all while sipping lukewarm coffee?.
• Headline: S.E.C. Asks Large Fine For Vesco. Impact: The SEC's pursuit of Vesco created a ripple in the financial world, leading to a future where people actually started to care about what happens to their stock. Shocking, I know.. Fact: Did you know that ignoring court orders is basically the financial world's version of 'I’ll just leave this on read'?.
• Headline: Stage: ‘Candida’ Revived. Impact: The revival of 'Candida' marked a moment in theatrical history that would lead to a resurgence in classic plays, reminding us that sometimes, even old stories deserve a second chance—unlike most of the sequels we see today.. Fact: Did you know that the revival of 'Candida' was so successful that it almost led to a reality show called 'Theater Revivals: Who Wore It Best?'.