OCTOBER 20, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wisdom and Innocence: A 1914 Tale. Impact: The rescue of a narwhale by children and an island outcast somehow leads to the creation of an underwater narwhale protection society in the 21st century, which then sparks a global uprising against plastic straws, thus saving countless marine lives. Who knew a narwhale could cause such a stir?. Fact: The narwhale's tusk was once believed to be a unicorn horn. So, in a way, this film might just be the closest thing we have to a unicorn rescue story!.
• Headline: Exploring The Bomb in 'Fat Man'. Impact: The behind-the-scenes look at the atomic project inadvertently inspires a group of college students to create an experimental film about bomb-making, leading to a viral trend of DIY nuclear physics tutorials. Spoiler: it doesn’t end well.. Fact: The first atomic bomb was code-named 'The Gadget.' Talk about a misleading name for something that could obliterate an entire city!.
• Headline: Med School Madness in 'Gross Anatomy'. Impact: The chaotic adventures in med school lead to the invention of a new medical specialty: 'Emergency Comedy,' where doctors must perform surgeries while telling jokes. This results in the happiest patients but a baffling amount of malpractice suits.. Fact: The term 'Gross Anatomy' might sound off-putting, but it’s actually a rite of passage for med students. Just imagine how much easier it would be if they taught it with puppets!.