OCTOBER 18, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mystery of 'Apartment Zero' Revealed. Impact: If only the British film buff had known that sharing a flat with an enigmatic American would lead to the rise of reality TV. Who knew that a bizarre living arrangement could birth a genre where strangers live together and scream at each other about nothing?. Fact: Did you know that 'Apartment Zero' is often cited as a hidden gem? That's right, while everyone else was busy watching blockbusters, some of us were diving into artsy films about strange tenants in Buenos Aires. Riveting stuff!.
• Headline: Florida Football Players Banned for Gambling. Impact: The ban on two players for gambling at Florida likely led to the rise of underground poker games among athletes. Who knew that a couple of suspensions could spark a secret society of football players trying to outwit each other over a deck of cards?. Fact: Did you know that gambling among athletes has been around since the days of ancient Greece? Apparently, betting on chariot races was just the ancient equivalent of fantasy football. Who knew they had such a flair for risk?.
• Headline: Captain's Leadership Transforms U.S. Soccer. Impact: Captain of the U.S. Soccer Team having a quiet impact on the field probably inspired a whole generation of introverted leaders. Now, we have countless shy kids thinking they can lead teams just by nodding quietly. Thanks for the mixed messages, Captain!. Fact: Did you know that soccer is the only sport where you can get a yellow card for taking your shirt off? Imagine the embarrassment of scoring a goal and then getting a ticket for showing off your abs. Priorities, right?.