AUGUST 22, 1992

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• Headline: It's Goodbye, Columbus, As Torquemada Waves. Impact: If only Columbus had better PR, perhaps we wouldn't have a whole continent of confused Americans thinking they discovered the land themselves. Torquemada's wave of hand might have just been the first attempt at a viral marketing campaign for bad movies.. Fact: Did you know that 'Goodbye, Columbus' is often mistaken for a farewell note to the city of Columbus, Ohio? Spoiler alert: it’s not..
• Headline: Boston's Evolving Immigration Landscape. Impact: This wave of immigration didn't just change Boston; it sent shockwaves through the entire U.S. economy, leading to a future where avocado toast became a staple brunch item for the hipster elite. Thanks, Monica!. Fact: Fun fact: Boston's population has changed so much that it's now easier to find someone who speaks fluent emoji than English in certain neighborhoods..