DECEMBER 29, 1983

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• Headline: On Women and Computers. Impact: This cartoon inspired countless tech-savvy women to rise up and demand equal attention from men and computers alike. Little did they know, this would lead to future debates on whether to name tech gadgets after women, resulting in a line of smartphones named 'Samantha' that never sold.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1980s, some people seriously believed computers were going to take over the world? Spoiler: they did, but only if you count them taking over our lives one scrolling session at a time..
• Headline: Reflections on New Year's Eves. Impact: This New Year’s Eve tradition of planning ahead led to an avalanche of Instagram posts where everyone pretended their lives were more exciting than they actually were. The shockwave of FOMO would go on to inspire countless influencers and a new breed of anxiety.. Fact: Fun fact: The first New Year's resolution was to stop trying to impress other people. But then social media happened, and here we are, still trying..
• Headline: Preserving the Art of Wooden Boxes. Impact: The rise of decorative wooden boxes sparked the boutique home decor industry, leading to a world where people now buy overpriced boxes to store their overpriced candles, all while achieving peak 'adulting' status. Thanks, wooden boxes!. Fact: Did you know that wooden boxes were originally invented to keep things safe? Now they just keep your secret shame of never using the fancy coasters you bought last summer..
• Headline: HELPFUL HARDWARE; CRAFTED IN IRON BY HAND. Impact: The handcrafted iron hardware boom led to a resurgence in DIY projects, which eventually resulted in every person feeling the need to show off their half-finished projects on social media. The side effect? Everyone now thinks they're an artisan.. Fact: Did you know that before the internet, people had to rely on real-life conversations for crafting advice? Imagine that awkwardness—meeting people face-to-face instead of just liking their posts!.