NOVEMBER 13, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: America's Cup Defeat and Economic Impact. Impact: The financial woes of Dennis Conner not only sank his boat but also led to a nationwide shortage of sailing puns, forever altering the landscape of nautical humor. Sailors became increasingly serious, inadvertently creating a generation of landlubbers who took their humor far too literally.. Fact: Did you know that if you put a yacht in a recession, it becomes a 'yacht-astrophe'? Just kidding, but someone should really check on the pun department..
• Headline: Magic Johnson Aims for Olympic Basketball. Impact: Magic Johnson's determination to play in the Olympics inspired countless aspiring athletes to chase their dreams—unless, of course, those dreams involved a career in accounting. In that case, they simply became very good at crunching numbers.. Fact: Did you know that Magic Johnson is so optimistic he once tried to turn a 'no-go' into a 'let's go!' by simply showing up with a basketball?.
• Headline: Trials of the Communist Era in Hungary. Impact: The trials for crimes committed during the Communist era opened a floodgate of historical reflection, leading to a national identity crisis where Hungarians debated whether their soul was more paprika or goulash. Spoiler: it’s both, but mostly paprika.. Fact: Did you know that Hungary is famous for its thermal baths? After a trial for past crimes, a good soak may be the best therapy for a nation—hot water can fix a lot of things, including bad memories..