FEBRUARY 1, 1985

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• Headline: Brink's Workers Charged in Vault Robbery Plot. Impact: If only these two Brink's employees had chosen a different career path, perhaps we would have avoided a sudden surge in armored car heist movies in the 90s. Who knew plotting to rob your own employer could lead to a cinematic universe?. Fact: Did you know that robbing armored cars is a great way to get a starring role in a crime documentary? Just ask these two!.
• Headline: SCREEN: 'HEAVENLY BODIES'. Impact: The ambition of one girl wanting her own aerobics studio likely started the global trend of fitness influencers. Little did she know, her dreams would lead to countless 80s workout videos and the rise of neon spandex!. Fact: Did you know that aerobics classes were once considered the height of sophistication? Imagine a world where leg warmers were a fashion statement and not just a fashion crime!.
• Headline: 'TUFF TURF,' IN LOS ANGELES. Impact: This preppy kid moving to Los Angeles likely sparked countless teen dramas and the stereotype of the 'rich kid vs. tough kids' narrative we now see everywhere. Thanks to him, we have more high school movies than we can shake a stick at.. Fact: Did you know that 'Tuff Turf' is probably the reason why every high school drama needs a good soundtrack? Because nothing says 'teen angst' like a killer beat!.