MAY 5, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: 7 Candidates Compete for Philippine Presidency. Impact: This chaotic race led to political dynasties in the Philippines, where voters now feel they must choose between a rock and a hard place—or a hard place and a rock. The ripple effect? A future where karaoke bars become campaign venues.. Fact: Did you know that in the Philippines, the presidential election is like a reality show where the contestants are just as likely to sing badly as they are to debate?.
• Headline: Bonn Revises Wage Offer for Strikers. Impact: The improved wage package, while it may have temporarily soothed the strikers, ultimately inspired a new generation of public-sector workers to demand more, leading to a national pastime of wage negotiations—akin to a spectator sport.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time a government offered a 'better wage package', it was just a pizza party for the employees—because who doesn't love getting paid in pepperoni?.
• Headline: Radicals Examine Moscow Killing Impact. Impact: The radical perspectives from the 'killing in Moscow' created a cultural exchange program that unintentionally led to a surge in avant-garde art—who knew violence could inspire creativity?. Fact: Ironically, if you googled 'radicals' and 'killing in Moscow', you might just end up with recipes for borscht instead of a history lesson!.
• Headline: Glancing Nervously at Iraqis, Kurds Rebuild. Impact: Kurdish rebuilding efforts in the shadow of Iraq led to the establishment of a new 'fig economy', enabling them to barter their way to relative peace—figs for bullets, anyone?. Fact: Fun fact: The fig tree is often regarded as a symbol of peace, which is ironic considering they were surrounded by artillery fire when they were planting them!.