JULY 1, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrate Independence with Flags and Flagpoles. Impact: The fervor for patriotic displays leads to a butterfly effect where future generations insist on flag-themed everything—flags on cars, flags on clothes, and maybe even flags on your morning toast. By 2023, 'flagging' something no longer means being ignored; it means you’re proudly waving it in a parade.. Fact: Did you know that the sound of fabric snapping in the wind is scientifically proven to be more soothing than listening to your neighbor's incessant lawn mower? It’s true! Just try not to get too attached to your flag; they tend to fade faster than a politician's promise..
• Headline: Empowering Women's Voices in Media. Impact: This seemingly innocuous column becomes the catalyst for women's voices to be heard, leading to a gradual but unstoppable wave of feminist movements. Who knew a simple column would help plant the seeds for future generations to demand equal pay and representation? Thanks, Susan!. Fact: Fun fact: Susan Edmiston probably didn't anticipate that her column would set the stage for countless debates on whether pineapple belongs on pizza. But hey, at least she opened the floor for all discussions, right?.