AUGUST 1, 1986

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• Headline: Stephen Collins Challenges Radioactive Dumping. Impact: If Stephen Collins hadn't fought against radioactive dumping, we might have had mutant beavers taking over the world. Thanks to him, the beavers are still just building dams and looking cute.. Fact: Did you know that Stephen Collins was once a heartthrob on '7th Heaven'? Who knew he’d trade family drama for radioactive drama?.
• Headline: Exploring 'Howard the Duck' by George Lucas. Impact: The failure of 'Howard the Duck' led to a collective sigh of relief among future filmmakers, sparing us from a cinematic universe filled with anthropomorphic disasters. However, it also paved the way for the rise of 'Shrek'.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Howard the Duck' was so bad it actually helped to launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sometimes, you need a flaming dumpster to inspire greatness!.
• Headline: Challenges Facing People Express Airlines. Impact: The turmoil at People Express marked the beginning of a long tradition of airline executives making 'promises' that would eventually lead to overpriced peanuts and cramped seats. You know, the usual.. Fact: Did you know that People Express was the original budget airline? They were so ahead of their time that they made flying feel like a bus ride with wings!.
• Headline: SCREEN: 'SPECIAL EFFECTS' BY COHEN AT THE PUBLIC. Impact: By making a film about on-camera murder, Cohen inadvertently inspired a generation of filmmakers to explore the darker side of entertainment, leading to reality TV and our current obsession with true crime documentaries. Thanks a lot, Cohen.. Fact: Did you know that 'Special Effects' could have been a documentary about the special effects in the 80s? Spoiler: It involved a lot of bad wigs and questionable makeup..