NOVEMBER 17, 1982

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• Headline: Exploring Diversity in Indian Pottery. Impact: If it weren't for these potters, who knows? We might have ended up with a world where all pottery looks like it came from a discount store in the 90s. Imagine a dystopia of bland ceramics, where the only color is beige.. Fact: Did you know that pottery is one of the oldest human inventions? It’s basically the original ‘I made this’ influencer moment, but with clay instead of Instagram..
• Headline: Innovative Desk Security Device Launch. Impact: The invention of the Anchor Pad may have inadvertently led to a future where everyone became overly paranoid about their office supplies. Next thing you know, we’re all installing security systems on our staplers.. Fact: Did you know that the average office worker spends about 5 hours a week searching for lost items? Perhaps they should start by securing their sanity instead of their staplers..
• Headline: REVIVING FRAMES OF VAGUE ANCESTRY. Impact: The revival of old picture frames could lead to a future where vintage frames become the new canvas for hipster art. Soon, we'll be seeing more frames than actual art in galleries.. Fact: Did you know that some people collect picture frames as a hobby? It’s like collecting air, but with a slightly better chance of yielding something interesting..
• Headline: HERS. Impact: This visionary's thoughts about authority might have inspired a future generation of women to take control, leading to a world where we now have to deal with countless ‘boss babe’ memes. Thanks a lot.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'grande dame' has been used to refer to influential women since the early 20th century? Because nothing says powerful like a fancy French title while sitting in a wheelchair..