DECEMBER 16, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Political Couples: Love Across the Aisle. Impact: This political love story of opposites could very well be the reason we have reality TV today. If they hadn't made their romance so public, perhaps we'd still be watching educational programs instead of 'The Real Housewives of Capitol Hill.'. Fact: Did you know that love in politics is like a soap opera, only with more shouting and fewer commercial breaks?.
• Headline: Tandy's Journey to Canada with Camilla. Impact: Who knew Tandy's bold move to Canada would lead to a resurgence in Canadian music? It’s practically a straight line from her leaving to Justin Bieber’s rise—clearly, she inspired a generation.. Fact: Fun fact: leaving Georgia for Canada is the only known way to avoid southern humidity and still have a shot at a successful music career..
• Headline: Journey of a Limo Driver and Groomer. Impact: This joyride on half a tank may have inspired countless road trip movies. Without it, the genre might have remained a forgotten relic, or worse, we’d be stuck with documentaries about banking.. Fact: Did you know that half a tank is the ideal amount to get you into trouble without running out of gas? It's practically a rite of passage!.
• Headline: Affordable Housing; Not Much Cash Needed to Buy At L.I. Project. Impact: The affordable housing project may have set a precedent, inadvertently leading to the rise of 'luxury affordable' apartments. Thank you, banks, for paving the way to overpriced shoeboxes.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of real estate, 'affordable' can mean anything from $400 to 'you'll need to sell your soul?'.
• Headline: Jockeys and Track Group To Meet on Insurance Pact. Impact: This insurance pact meeting is likely the reason horse racing has stayed so popular. If jockeys had remained uninsured, who knows? We could be watching competitive knitting instead!. Fact: Did you know that jockeys are the original daredevils? They ride horses at high speeds without a safety net, unlike the politicians who just ride the public’s emotions..
• Headline: The Music Almost Tells the Tale. Impact: This biodrama could have sparked Beethoven's comeback tour, if only the world had embraced classical music again. Instead, we got a revival of boy bands. Thanks a lot, history!. Fact: Did you know that Beethoven was so ahead of his time that he could probably have been a rock star, if only they had invented electricity a bit sooner?.