FEBRUARY 14, 1985

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• Headline: Weekend Escapes to Winter Homes. Impact: The quest for a winter home spawned the modern-day ski resort industry. Who knew that a bunch of snow-loving folks would eventually lead to overpriced hot chocolate and ski lifts that resemble mechanical bull rides? Thanks, winter home enthusiasts, for the winter Olympics and the inevitable avalanche of overpriced gear.. Fact: Did you know that winter homes were once just shacks with a fireplace? Now they’re fancy lodges with Wi-Fi, because nothing says 'get away from it all' like checking your email in a snowstorm..
• Headline: Freedom: A Young Rebel's Journey. Impact: The film 'Freedom' kickstarted a global commitment to rebellious storytelling, leading to countless movies about angry young men. Who knew that plots about angst could inspire a generation of emo kids and hipsters to form bands that nobody asked for?. Fact: Did you know that 'Freedom' was almost called 'Angry Young Man: The Musical'? Turns out, no one wanted to hear a sad guy sing about his feelings while hopping around in a spandex jumpsuit..
• Headline: Hints for Men: The Attached Look Trend. Impact: The trend of the 'attached look' created a world where men started wearing rings, leading to a surge in jewelry sales. This ultimately resulted in a multi-billion dollar industry of 'how to hide your relationship status from potential dates' guides. Thanks, attached look, for making it so hard to find a single guy at a bar.. Fact: Did you know that the idea of an 'attached look' was inspired by a group of men who wanted to avoid commitment but still look appealing? Ironically, they ended up committing to a style that screams 'I have baggage.'.
• Headline: FILM: 'RETURN OF SOLDIER,' A STORY ABOUT AMNESIA. Impact: The film 'Return of Soldier' opened the floodgates for cinematic portrayals of amnesia, leading to countless soap operas where characters forget their love interests just in time for a dramatic reunion. Thanks to this movie, we now have more plot twists than actual storylines.. Fact: Did you know that 'Return of Soldier' was almost titled 'The Forgetful Hero'? The original title was scrapped after a focus group forgot what the film was about halfway through..