JULY 9, 1993

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• Headline: In The Line of Fire Review Highlights. Impact: Clint Eastwood's performance in this film inspired countless future action heroes to take themselves way too seriously. If he had tripped during a pivotal scene, the entire genre of action films might have pivoted to slapstick comedy, leading to a world where 'Die Hard' was reimagined as a musical.. Fact: Clint Eastwood was not only an actor but also a director, producer, and a mayor! So basically, he’s done everything except become an astronaut. Yet..
• Headline: Reviving NYC's Abandoned Homes. Impact: This refurbishment trend kickstarted a nationwide obsession with 'flipping houses'. If only the city had known, they might have turned that eyesore into a reality show, making millions while the rest of us just watched in horror.. Fact: The phrase 'location, location, location' was actually invented by a disgruntled real estate agent after a client bought a home next to a landfill. So, there’s that..
• Headline: Southfield Portrait; The Lawyer Who Keeps the Suicide Doctor Free. Impact: Dr. Kevorkian's legal battles brought the topic of assisted suicide into the mainstream, leading to countless debates and a sudden spike in the sales of self-help books. Who knew that discussing death could inspire so many people to write about living?. Fact: Dr. Kevorkian was actually a painter before he became known as 'Dr. Death.' So, talk about a career change—he went from canvas to controversy faster than you can say 'moral dilemma.'.