AUGUST 4, 1980

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'THE HUNTER' and the Bounty System. Impact: If McQueen hadn't taken that sad signoff, perhaps bounty hunters would have become the next big reality TV stars, leading to a world where everyone is constantly hunted for their bad decisions. Just think of the ratings!. Fact: Did you know that bounty hunting is still legal in many places? So, if you ever feel the urge to chase down an ex, you might just need a license.
• Headline: Nimitz's Time-Traveling Adventure. Impact: The success of 'Countdown' inspired countless time travel enthusiasts to try and build their own time machines. Unfortunately, most of them just ended up with a series of terrible YouTube channels. Fact: Fun fact: The real USS Nimitz is still operational today. So, if you ever need a carrier for time travel, you might want to check its schedule!.
• Headline: Titanic's Treacherous Cargo Discovery. Impact: Raising the Titanic led to a bizarre trend of people attempting to resurrect old ships, which inadvertently created a black market for sunken vessels. Today, treasure hunters are basically just glorified underwater real estate agents. Fact: Did you know that 'Raise the Titanic' was a box office flop? It turns out people prefer their adventures with less bureaucracy and more explosions.
• Headline: 'BODYGAURD UNDERDOG'S COURAGE. Impact: This underdog story inspired a generation of kids to hire bodyguards, resulting in a bizarre yet thriving market for mini bodyguards and a national conversation about the safety of school lunches. Fact: Did you know that the original title was 'Bodyguard: The Middle School Years'? It didn't test well with focus groups, surprisingly.