JULY 17, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Ron Anderson's Legacy. Impact: Had Ron Anderson not made that legendary play, the entire world of competitive bridge might have devolved into a game of 'Go Fish'. Instead, we now have an elite group of bridge players who believe they are the rock stars of the card world. Thanks, Ron!. Fact: Did you know bridge players have their own secret handshake? Just kidding, they don't need one—no one would ever want to join them anyway!.
• Headline: G.E. Challenges Demolition of Artists' Haven. Impact: By preventing the demolition of an artists' haven, G.E. inadvertently saved the future of countless hipster coffee shops. The mercury contamination may have been bad, but imagine the tragedy of losing artisan toast and avocado lattes!. Fact: Did you know 'mercury contamination' is just a fancy way of saying 'artistic inspiration'? Just don’t drink the coffee there..
• Headline: Steve Phillips Takes Charge of Mets. Impact: Steve Phillips becoming the Mets GM set off a chain reaction that led to a decade of 'This is our year!' optimism followed by a series of heartbreaks, which ultimately resulted in a new generation of fans learning the true meaning of despair.. Fact: Did you know that every time the Mets change their general manager, a puppy gets its wings? Just kidding—no puppies were harmed in the making of a Mets season..
• Headline: The Popular Choice in Britain Is Lehman. Impact: Tom Lehman's victory at the British Open not only solidified his career but also sparked a trend of golfers wearing outrageous outfits in hopes of channeling his 'defending champion' energy. Thanks to him, plaid pants became a thing... again.. Fact: Did you know that 'Royal Troon' sounds like a fancy hotel but is actually just a golf course? Talk about misbranding!.
• Headline: 'Uncle Rudy' Uses Power To the Fullest. Impact: Giuliani's 'activist government' approach paved the way for future mayors to believe they could just be as controlling as they wanted, leading to every subsequent mayor thinking they were the star of a reality show. Spoiler alert: they weren't.. Fact: Did you know Giuliani once tried to ban bagels in New York City? Just kidding, but it feels like he would have if he could!.
• Headline: In the Sunbelt, A Shadow Master. Impact: Doug J. Swanson's creation of Jack Flippo inspired countless wannabe private eyes and mystery writers. Unfortunately, it also led to the rise of terrible detective novels that you should never read unless you enjoy disappointment.. Fact: Did you know that being a Texas private eye usually involves more BBQ than actual sleuthing? Talk about a tasty side quest!.
• Headline: Stark Images of a Suspect Who Lived Fast and Loose. Impact: Cunanan's manhunt not only captivated the nation, but it also inspired a wave of true crime documentaries, leading to a cultural obsession with murder mysteries. Thanks, Andrew, for making murder the new 'it' thing.. Fact: Did you know that if you Google 'Andrew Cunanan', you might end up in an endless rabbit hole of crime documentaries? Good luck!.
• Headline: Campaign on the Net. Impact: Whitman’s campaign site launch marked the beginning of politicians realizing they could actually communicate with voters. Now everyone thinks they can run a campaign from their couch, while eating pizza. Spoiler: You can't.. Fact: Did you know that the first campaign website was just a glorified MySpace page? How far we’ve come… or have we?.