JANUARY 15, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Murder, Sex, and a Courtroom Drama. Impact: This courtroom drama inadvertently inspired a generation of courtroom thrillers, leading to the highly unpopular trend of using courtroom settings as the backdrop for romantic comedies. Thanks, film industry.. Fact: Did you know that 'Did She Use Her Body As a Murder Weapon?' was nearly the title of a very different kind of movie? It was almost a romantic comedy about a girl who used her charm to win over a courtroom full of jurors. Spoiler: it bombed..
• Headline: Quaker Oats Announces New Leadership Change. Impact: The appointment of a new president at Quaker Oats led to a surge in oatmeal consumption, resulting in a nationwide increase in the creation of awkward breakfast conversations about fiber intake.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more exciting than Quaker Oats naming a new president is watching paint dry? At least the paint doesn't try to sell you a better breakfast..
• Headline: Real Estate Trends: Rental Market Gains. Impact: This housing slump paved the way for the eventual rise of tiny homes and hipster communes, where people now pay $3,000 a month to live in a glorified shed. Thank you, real estate market!. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked all the sad rental properties created during this slump, you could form a monument to bad financial decisions? It's a real tourist attraction... for the morbidly curious..
• Headline: Budapest Journal. Impact: The rise of young nationalists in Hungary became a breeding ground for future political tensions in Europe, proving once again that giving teenagers too much time on their hands is never a good idea.. Fact: Did you know that the Kispest neighborhood is also known for its amazing goulash? Nothing says 'youthful rebellion' quite like a hearty bowl of stew..
• Headline: Reviews/Film; Tasteful Cannibalism As Upbeat Viewing. Impact: This film about cannibalism after a plane crash sparked a bizarre culinary trend in Hollywood where chefs began creating 'survival dishes' for movie premieres, leading to the rise of the infamous ‘Survival Cuisine’ food truck.. Fact: Did you know that 'Tasteful Cannibalism' was originally pitched as a cooking show? It featured delightful recipes for those who might find themselves in a pinch... literally..