SEPTEMBER 30, 1988

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 'Elvira,' A Friendly Horror Icon. Impact: If Elvira hadn't graced our screens, we might have never known how to handle awkward Halloween parties. Imagine a world where all we had were boring ghosts and gory slasher flicks. Truly terrifying.. Fact: Did you know that Elvira's iconic look was inspired by a mix of Morticia Addams and a 1980s hair salon explosion? Talk about a beauty secret!.
• Headline: Masco Corporation's Resilient Strategy Amidst Uncertainty. Impact: If analysts hadn't favored Masco, we might have ended up with a world where people were building houses out of cardboard boxes instead of reliable materials. Thank you, Masco, for saving us from shantytowns.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Masco' is not just a company; it's also the sound I make when I accidentally stub my toe on furniture. Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Pioneering DNA Evidence in Legal Trials. Impact: The introduction of DNA evidence in trials was like handing out magic wands to prosecutors. Suddenly, everyone needed to brush up on their science skills. This led to a surprising increase in the number of people Googling 'how to collect DNA' in panic.. Fact: Did you know that DNA evidence wasn't always considered reliable? At one point, people thought you could solve crimes with nothing but a crystal ball and a good hunch!.
• Headline: Film Festival; Von Sydow as a Father In 'Pelle the Conqueror'. Impact: Pelle the Conqueror winning an Oscar might have paved the way for more heart-wrenching tales of underdogs, ultimately leading to the rise of every 'feel good' movie cliché we see today. Thanks a lot, Pelle.. Fact: Did you know that the film's success spawned a wave of 'conqueror' themed movies? Sadly, most of them were just about conquering buffet tables..