MAY 17, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Discover Australia's Silver City History. Impact: The Polish immigrants in Australia sparked a cultural renaissance, leading to the world's first pierogi-themed amusement park in 1987. Who knew dumplings could be that thrilling?. Fact: Did you know that Australia has more kangaroos than people? Imagine trying to explain that to a Polish immigrant - 'Welcome to your new home, here is your kangaroo roommate!'.
• Headline: Marvin and Tige: A Story of Hope. Impact: The encounter between Marvin and Tige led to a bizarre chain of events where every subsequent friendship involved at least one awkward moment, eventually resulting in the invention of the 'uncomfortable silence' as a social tool.. Fact: Did you know that awkward moments have been scientifically proven to be 67% more awkward when one party is an adult and the other is a child? Thanks, Marvin!.
• Headline: Return to Waterloo Screening Event. Impact: The bizarre commute of the British real-estate salesman inspired a generation of office workers to embrace the absurd, leading to the rise of viral videos featuring people commuting in dinosaur costumes.. Fact: Did you know that the average person will spend about 6 months of their life waiting for red lights? So maybe that British guy's commute wasn’t so bizarre after all!.
• Headline: HEPBURN STARS IN 'GRACE QUIGLEY'. Impact: The dark comedy about euthanasia somehow led to a spike in 'funeral planning parties' where people celebrate life while practicing their best stand-up routines. Because nothing says 'I love you' like a good laugh at the end.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of euthanasia has been debated for centuries? It’s almost like people are really bad at making decisions about life and death!.
• Headline: SCREEN: 'SMORGASBORD' OPENS. Impact: The opening of 'Smorgasbord' led to a national obsession with buffet-style dining, resulting in the first-ever 'All-You-Can-Eat Olympics' in 1995. Spoiler alert: it was a disaster.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends 5 years of their life eating? That’s a lot of time to perfect your buffet strategy!.
• Headline: FILM: FROM SHINODA, 'MACARTHUR'S CHILDREN'. Impact: The film 'MacArthur's Children' unintentionally inspired a new wave of child actors, leading to a generation obsessed with Instagram fame. Thanks, Japan, for the unintentional influencer factory!. Fact: Did you know that child actors are often paid less than their adult counterparts? It’s almost like the universe is saying, 'Welcome to showbiz, kid!'.
• Headline: No Headline. Impact: The lawsuit over the energy corporations sparked a series of legal dramas that would eventually lead to the creation of a reality show titled 'Legal Eagles: Corporate Edition.' Spoiler: it was as riveting as watching paint dry.. Fact: Did you know that lawsuits can take years to resolve? We’re talking about a marathon of boredom that could make even the most patient person lose their sanity..