NOVEMBER 25, 1987

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• Headline: Overcoming Obstacles in Racing History. Impact: The story of a short person enduring social indignities sparked a global movement for inclusivity and self-acceptance, leading to the rise of height-friendly furniture and the eventual creation of the 'Short Person's Rights' organization. Who knew a few snickers could change the world?. Fact: Fun fact: the average height of a politician is often just a couple of inches taller than the average person, which explains why they always seem to look down on us..
• Headline: Forsyth's 'Housekeeping' on Screen. Impact: Forsyth's 'Housekeeping' inspired countless indie films about quirky small-town life, contributing to the stereotype that small towns are just filled with eccentric aunts and unresolved family drama. Thanks for that, cinema!. Fact: Interestingly, 'Housekeeping' was originally going to be called 'Housekeeping: The Messy Truth', but they figured it was too on-the-nose..
• Headline: The No-Panic, Cook-in-a-Day Thanksgiving Meal Plan. Impact: The No-Panic, Cook-in-a-Day Thanksgiving Meal Plan inspired countless families to create culinary catastrophes under the guise of efficiency, ultimately leading to the invention of takeout turkey dinners. Because who doesn’t want to stress over a perfect gravy, right?. Fact: Did you know that the original plan was to cook everything in just one hour? Turns out that was just a prank to see who would actually try it..
• Headline: Film: 'Three Men and a Baby'. Impact: The charm of 'Three Men and a Baby' led to a deluge of films about men struggling with parenting, which in turn created the stereotype of the bumbling dad. This ultimately resulted in a reality where dad jokes became a recognized art form.. Fact: Fun fact: the baby in the film is now a successful influencer, proving that even in the 80s, being cute could get you a sponsorship deal..