JULY 3, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Team Triumphs at Henley Regatta. Impact: The United States' victory in rowing sparked a nationwide obsession with water sports, leading to an unexpected boom in inflatable pool sales in the 90s. Who knew that a bunch of guys in tight spandex would cause a surge in backyard barbecues?. Fact: Did you know that the Grand Challenge Cup is not just about rowing? It's also a great opportunity for spectators to flex their nautical-themed fashion sense. Nothing says 'I love water sports' like a captain's hat and flip-flops!.
• Headline: Behind the Scenes of Apollo 13 Effects. Impact: The success of 'Apollo 13' launched a thousand conspiracy theories about the moon landing being faked. This, of course, led to an influx of tinfoil hat sales, which still haunt us today. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Fun fact: The real Apollo 13 mission was so thrilling that if it were a movie, it would have won an Oscar for Best Drama. But instead, it settled for a box office success and a bunch of conspiracy theorists!.
• Headline: Cigar Dominates Hollywood Gold Cup. Impact: Cigar's triumph in horse racing not only solidified his status as a legend but also inadvertently inspired a generation of kids to dream of becoming jockeys. Many of those kids later realized they were just too tall. Oops!. Fact: Cigar was so famous that he had more fans than some pop stars. I mean, who wouldn’t want to root for a horse that could run a mile faster than you can say 'neigh-neigh'?.