SEPTEMBER 3, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Henry George Exhibition at 42nd Street Library. Impact: The centennial celebration of Henry George inspired a wave of urban planning reforms, leading to the creation of parks that eventually became the perfect Instagram spots for influencers in the 21st century. Who knew land value tax could lead to duck-faced selfies?. Fact: Henry George once said, 'The land belongs to the people,' which is funny considering how much we pay for it now..
• Headline: Britons' Historic Polar Circumnavigation Journey. Impact: This expedition kickstarted a trend for extreme travel, leading to the rise of survival reality shows, which ultimately resulted in the invention of the selfie stick — because who doesn't want to document their struggle against nature?. Fact: Sir Ranulph Twistleton-Wykeham Fiennes has a name longer than his actual journey. Good luck fitting that on a passport!.
• Headline: Celebrating 60 Years of NFL History. Impact: Red Smith's reflections on the NFL somehow led to the rise of fantasy football, which has since caused countless arguments at family dinners and a national obsession with stats over sanity.. Fact: The NFL's 60-year history is basically just a series of 'What ifs?' — mostly about what if they hadn't let the Browns be a team..
• Headline: Sweden Faces Problem Of Currency Outflows. Impact: Sweden's currency issues resulted in a series of policies that led to IKEA furniture prices skyrocketing, proving that even furniture can be involved in political drama. Watch out for the next season of 'House of Cards: Flat-pack Edition.'. Fact: Olof Palme was once known for his charm, which is ironic given that currency outflows are often anything but charming..
• Headline: Rights Inquiry Sought on Arrest Of Youth in Fatal Rock‐Throwing. Impact: The inquiry into civil rights for the youth involved in the rock-throwing incident led to stricter regulations on toy rocks, resulting in the modern-day bubble wrap craze as a substitute for fun.. Fact: Rock-throwing can lead to serious trouble, but it pales in comparison to how much trouble a poorly timed Snapchat can cause..
• Headline: Second Cast Sings ‘Marietta’. Impact: The NYC Opera’s production of 'Naughty Marietta' reminded everyone that operettas could also be a source of scandal, leading to a long line of musicals where drama and catchy tunes go hand-in-hand.. Fact: Naughty Marietta sounds like the name of a questionable cocktail rather than an opera. Cheers!.
• Headline: In Business‐Oriented Japan, An Original Artist Is in Trouble. Impact: The struggles of artists in Japan led to the underground art scene, which would later become the hipster capital of the world, proving that being original often means being broke.. Fact: Seiji Tsutsumi's support for the arts is like finding a unicorn in business — rare and probably going extinct soon..
• Headline: No Slump For Metals Producers. Impact: The metals producers' resilience during a recession led to them becoming the unsung heroes of the economy, quietly hoarding metals while everyone else panicked — like squirrels preparing for winter.. Fact: Metals producers are like the introverts of the economic world: they thrive in silence while the rest of us are busy making noise..