MAY 6, 1982

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• Headline: The Hers Column: Women's Voices Amplified. Impact: The introduction of a female-centric column led to a slow but steady rise in women's voices being heard, which in turn inspired future generations to demand equal rights, eventually resulting in a world where women could not only write but also run for office and even become presidents. Who knew a column could lead to a White House full of women?. Fact: The Hers column was kind of like a 1970s version of Instagram for women, minus the selfies and filters. Just raw, unfiltered thoughts – revolutionary, right?.
• Headline: Helpful Hardware for Easy Painting. Impact: The trend of making painting easier sparked a nationwide obsession with DIY home improvement, leading to a culture where every weekend became an episode of 'This Old House.' Little did they know, it also set the stage for marital disputes over paint color choices. Fact: Helpful hardware for painting is a little like over-the-counter medicine: it makes you feel like you can do anything, until you realize you still have to do the actual work, and then it all just turns into a glorious mess.
• Headline: A GUIDE TO BUYING THE RIGHT SOFA. Impact: The resurgence of the sofa as a staple piece of furniture led to the rise of binge-watching culture, which in turn created an entire industry around streaming services. Who would have thought that one fluffy couch could spark a global obsession with sitting and watching other people live their lives?. Fact: In the 70s, if you didn’t have a sofa, you were probably considered a minimalist or a hoarder. Either way, you still had to sit on the floor and hope your back didn’t hate you by the end of dinner parties.