JANUARY 28, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: Blue Jays Sign Mayberry to Record Deal. Impact: If John Mayberry had not signed with the Blue Jays, who knows? The entire Canadian economy could have collapsed, leading to a world where hockey became the world's most popular sport... oh wait, that already happened.. Fact: Did you know that in Canada, the term 'highest paid athlete' sometimes refers to the amount of maple syrup they can produce in a year? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be a sweet deal?.
• Headline: Ex-Hostages Celebrate with Ticker-Tape Parade. Impact: The ticker-tape parade for the ex-hostages may have inadvertently inspired future generations to think that being held hostage could lead to a glamorous NYC event. Who doesn't love a good parade, right?. Fact: Fun fact: Ticker-tape parades originated from the practice of throwing ticker tape from buildings. It’s basically the world's most extravagant paper shredder event!.
• Headline: September Hostage Crisis Resolution Insights. Impact: The negotiations that led to the hostage release might have inadvertently inspired a whole new genre of 'negotiation thrillers' in Hollywood. Imagine, 'Hostage Negotiator: The Musical' starring the next big Broadway sensation!. Fact: Interestingly, Ayatollah Khomeini's four conditions for releasing hostages were never revealed in any pop culture reference. But I guess 'Four Conditions' just doesn’t have the same ring as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'!.