JULY 18, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: UAE Considers Increasing Oil Production. Impact: If the UAE had raised oil production back then, we might be living in a world where gas prices are a mere 50 cents. Or maybe we'd all be driving hovercrafts by now. Thanks, oil!. Fact: Did you know that oil has been the real reason for most 'friendly' discussions between nations? It's like the world's greasiest handshake..
• Headline: Birmingham Racial Tensions Rise in 1960s. Impact: The racial tensions in Birmingham set off a chain reaction of civil rights activism that still echoes today. Who knew one mayor's stubbornness could fuel a movement?. Fact: Fun fact: David Vann probably thought he was just maintaining order, but he was actually auditioning for 'How to Win Friends and Influence People: The Wrong Way'..
• Headline: Coe's Olympic Pursuit of Greatness. Impact: Coe's dream of an Olympic double may have inspired countless athletes, but it also ensured that every coffee shop in the world now has a barista that claims they could run a mile in under 4 minutes.. Fact: Did you know that the mile record is just a suggestion? I hear some people run miles just to find a good parking spot..
• Headline: Chocolate Chips, a Sloop, Takes Race to Mackinac. Impact: The victory of the yacht Chocolate Chips might not have changed world politics, but it certainly solidified the notion that 'chocolate' could be a legitimate form of competition.. Fact: Did you know that naming your yacht after a sweet treat is a surefire way to make enemies in the sailing community? 'Chocolate Chips' probably had to dodge a few marshmallows..
• Headline: Judges’ Ruling Halts Open Inquiry Into the California Supreme Court. Impact: The judges’ ruling halted an inquiry that could have reshaped the California Supreme Court. Who knows? Maybe they were just trying to avoid a courtroom drama episode.. Fact: Fun fact: When judges say 'halt', they really mean 'let's just sweep this under the rug and hope no one notices.'.
• Headline: A Battle of New York in Seattle. Impact: The National League's victory in Seattle might have inspired a new generation of baseball fans, but it also ensured that the age-old debate of 'who's better?' would continue indefinitely.. Fact: Fun fact: Dave Parker's MVP award probably came with a bonus of endless discussions on sportsmanship that no one wanted to hear..
• Headline: Senate Rejects a Building Freeze for Nuclear Plants. Impact: Rejecting the nuclear plant construction freeze meant the nuclear debate would continue for decades, resulting in both energy advancements and a lot of awkward family dinners discussing 'the atom'.. Fact: Fun fact: Nuclear power is like that one friend who keeps pushing the envelope, making everyone nervous, but nobody can quite ignore because they bring the best snacks..