JANUARY 26, 1990

Full News Archive

• Headline: Toil and Trouble in Emerging Africa. Impact: If this Frenchwoman hadn't ditched her spouse and lover, she might have inadvertently caused a diplomatic crisis that led to a major international treaty. Or maybe just a really awkward dinner party in Paris.. Fact: Did you know that in a parallel universe, this woman became a renowned diplomat and solved world hunger? Yeah, this one just went to brunch instead..
• Headline: William R. Lummis Retirement Announcement. Impact: Lummis' retirement not only shifted the corporate landscape of Hughes' empire but also inadvertently led to the rise of questionable reality TV shows about billionaires and their bizarre hobbies. Thanks a lot, Lummis.. Fact: Did you know that retiring from a top post usually means more time for golf, but in Lummis' case, it probably just meant more time spent trying to figure out how to organize his sock drawer?.
• Headline: 27-Story Condominium Going Up in Forest Hills. Impact: The construction of this 27-story condominium was the catalyst for an influx of hipster coffee shops and artisanal bakeries in Forest Hills, forever changing the landscape of brunch options and increasing avocado toast demand by 200%.. Fact: Did you know that this building was so anticipated that it actually made the local squirrels hire real estate agents? Can't blame them; they wanted the best acorn collection spots!.