MARCH 21, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nets Meet 76ers: A Historic Matchup. Impact: The Nets facing Coleman for the first time caused a ripple effect, inspiring a generation of fans to invent new ways to complain about their team's performance, proving that you can be bad at something and still have a loyal fanbase.. Fact: Did you know that basketball was invented in 1891 by a Canadian? Yet here we are, still trying to figure out how to make the Nets not net losses..
• Headline: Historic Clinton-Yeltsin Summit in Helsinki. Impact: Clinton and Yeltsin's summit in Helsinki ignited a series of diplomatic meetings that eventually led to a global obsession with summit selfies. Imagine how different history would be if they had just texted instead!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'summit' originally referred to the highest point of a mountain? Just goes to show that political discussions can still be uphill battles..
• Headline: Zaire Rebels Try to Find Way to People's Hearts. Impact: The Zaire rebels' attempt to win hearts and minds sparked a revolution in PR strategies, with future leaders taking notes on how to win over the public with promises and charm, rather than just a show of force.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of 'hearts and minds' was popularized during the Vietnam War? It's been a catchy slogan for a while, but it’s not always effective!.
• Headline: Long Bond Moves Higher, but 2-Year Treasury Is Lower. Impact: The mixed performance of Treasury securities led to the invention of the phrase 'financial rollercoaster,' which is now used to describe everything from stock markets to your average Monday morning.. Fact: Did you know that Treasury bonds are essentially the government’s way of saying, 'Trust me, I’m good for it!'? Spoiler alert: sometimes they’re not..
• Headline: Ending Silence, Palestinians Battle Israeli Units. Impact: The clashes between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers over construction in East Jerusalem became a recurring theme in history, perpetuating cycles of conflict that would make any soap opera writer weep with envy.. Fact: Did you know that the region has been at the center of conflict for thousands of years? Talk about a long-running drama series!.
• Headline: Listen Up, Rasslin' Fans: Santa Exists!. Impact: New Jersey's decision to classify professional wrestling as entertainment rather than sport led to an explosion of reality TV shows, turning everyone with a camera into a 'wrestler' in their own right.. Fact: Did you know that professional wrestling has roots in actual wrestling from ancient Greece? Apparently, it evolved into something much more... dramatic..