DECEMBER 24, 1992

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• Headline: Revolution of Chair Manufacturing. Impact: The scarcity of plywood seats led to a secret underground movement of DIY chair enthusiasts, eventually resulting in the rise of hipster furniture designers who think they've invented 'minimalism' in the 2000s. They just repurposed the same plywood, of course.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the first chair made entirely of plywood was actually a failed attempt to create a flying machine. So much for taking a seat in the sky!.
• Headline: Deneuve: Icon of Colonial Transition. Impact: Catherine Deneuve's portrayal as a symbol of colonialism sparked numerous debates that somehow ended up in modern-day social media battles over whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. Who knew film could be so divisive?. Fact: Deneuve once said, 'I’m not a symbol; I’m just a very well-dressed woman.' Sadly, her fashion choices didn’t help her escape the weight of history..
• Headline: Palestinian Deportees in Lebanese Uncertainty. Impact: The plight of the ousted Arabs led to a global movement of awareness, which is ironic because it took centuries for people to realize that cold, hungry people are not just background noise in the news. Turns out empathy wasn't trending at the time.. Fact: Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi was not only a spokesman but also had aspirations of being a chef. Too bad the only rationing he became famous for was food, not flavors..