OCTOBER 6, 1988

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• Headline: Evolving Role of School Nurses. Impact: The evolution of school nurses led to them becoming underpaid therapists, social workers, and occasionally, the only adult who listens to kids. Who knew? The next generation of students would become emotionally resilient, or just really good at faking illness to avoid math class.. Fact: Did you know the school nurse's office is basically the original safe space? It’s where kids first learned that ‘I need to go to the nurse’ is a legitimate excuse for skipping class..
• Headline: Innovations by Scanner Executive Jerome Swartz. Impact: Jerome Swartz's quest for a broader base may have inadvertently inspired countless tech entrepreneurs to seek platforms that 'disrupt' industries. Little did he know he was paving the way for the next generation of apps that promise to make your life easier but actually just add more notifications.. Fact: Did you know that many successful tech executives start their careers in obscure fields like laser technology? It’s the secret to understanding how to make things go ‘beep’ while making a fortune doing it!.
• Headline: Oil and Varnish: An Easy-to-Use Finish. Impact: The discovery of an easy-to-use varnish and oil finish revolutionized DIY projects, leading to an explosion of Pinterest boards and a rise in projects that were 'definitely going to turn out great, trust me.' Spoiler: they didn't.. Fact: Did you know that the 1950s were a golden age for DIY enthusiasts? Mostly because they didn’t have the internet to judge their questionable design choices until they were already made!.