APRIL 17, 1981

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• Headline: 'BREAKING GLASS': Punk Pop Icon's Journey. Impact: After the rise and fall of this punk pop star, a series of similar artists began to emerge, leading to an explosion of glittery, moody, and sometimes utterly ridiculous fashion choices in the 80s. Little did they know their sequined jumpsuits would lay the groundwork for future generations to wear things that make absolutely no sense.. Fact: Punk was originally a rebellion against mainstream music, but now it's just mainstream music with more hair gel..
• Headline: Going Ape: A Unique Inheritance Tale. Impact: The sudden disappearance of this inheritance triggered a chain reaction of 'who gets what' battles amongst distant relatives. This ultimately resulted in a reality TV show that would change the landscape of entertainment forever. Thanks, inheritance!. Fact: The phrase 'gone' has been used in legal battles over inheritances for centuries. It’s the original 'you snooze, you lose.'.
• Headline: 'KNIGHRIDERS,' CAMELOT ON A YAMAHA. Impact: The motorcyclists of 'Knightriders' inspired an entire subculture of leather-clad enthusiasts who believed they were modern-day knights. This led to the formation of 'Knights of the Round Table' motorcycle clubs, where the only thing they fought over was who had the best mustache.. Fact: Camelot on a Yamaha sounds like a bad pitch for a sitcom that never got off the ground. Spoiler: it didn't..
• Headline: 'LION OF THE DESERT,' BEDOUIN VS. MUSSOLINI. Impact: The Bedouin resistance against Mussolini not only highlighted the struggles faced during colonialism but also inspired future generations to stand up against tyrants. Who knew a desert could be the birthplace of so many revolutionaries?. Fact: Mussolini once thought he could conquer the desert with just a map and a lot of bravado. Spoiler: deserts are not that easy to conquer..
• Headline: 6 AFRICAN LEADERS CRITICIZE ADMINISTRATION POLICIES. Impact: The criticism from these African leaders sparked an international dialogue about colonialism and its lasting impacts, inadvertently leading to a global movement that would finally make the term 'post-colonial' a buzzword in academic circles. Who knew a couple of presidents could get everyone talking?. Fact: The State Department's response was probably just a long-winded way of saying, 'Thanks for your feedback, but we’ll stick with our plans.' Classic..
• Headline: 'CAVEMAN' WITH RINGO STARR. Impact: The disastrous prehistoric spoof starring Ringo Starr inadvertently set the tone for future comedic 'historical' films, which would lead to a renaissance of terrible jokes and questionable accents. Thanks, Ringo, for paving the way for more mockery.. Fact: Ringo Starr's role in 'Caveman' is a reminder that sometimes, even rock stars should stick to what they know best: not acting..