MAY 13, 1992

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• Headline: Iraqi Kurds' Historic Democratic Elections. Impact: The first free elections in Iraqi Kurdistan set off a chain reaction of self-determination movements across the globe. Little did the world know, it would eventually inspire an entire generation of social media influencers to run for office, leading to the first TikTok President. #Blessed. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'free elections' often comes with a side of 'we'll see about that'? You might want to check the fine print..
• Headline: Harvard Prank Shakes Dartmouth Campus. Impact: The prank war between The Harvard Lampoon and Dartmouth Review sparked a cultural renaissance of college humor that would eventually lead to the rise of stand-up comedians and late-night talk shows. Who knew a simple prank could ripple through time and create a billion-dollar industry of laughter?. Fact: The Harvard Lampoon is basically the original influencer, proving that if you can make people laugh, you can get away with almost anything. Even stealing someone’s fancy dining hall food..