NOVEMBER 10, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tamerlane: A Reimagined National Hero. Impact: If Tamerlane had been portrayed as a cuddly teddy bear instead of a massacre enthusiast, we might have avoided several centuries of geopolitical chaos. Uzbekistan would likely be a tourist haven for people looking for selfies with a giant plush Tamerlane statue instead of a bloody conqueror.. Fact: Tamerlane, or Timur, was known for his brutal conquests and questionable fashion choices. He once wore a crown made of human skulls—definitely not what you'd call a 'gentler' approach!.
• Headline: 50's Sci-Fi Camp Meets High-Tech Innovation. Impact: The film's special effects paved the way for a future where every blockbuster requires explosions, aliens, and at least three giant robots. Thanks, 'Starship Troopers'—now Hollywood can't make a movie without a CGI budget larger than a small country's GDP.. Fact: This movie had more special effects shots than the average cat video on the internet. At least the bugs were more creative than most CGI villains we see today!.
• Headline: Giants Fall to Oilers in Close Matchup. Impact: The Giants' loss may have inspired New York fans to find solace in their nearby pizza joints, thus sparking a culinary renaissance that eventually led to artisanal, avocado-infused pizza. Thanks, football!. Fact: People say the Giants are a New York institution, but the only thing groggier than them after a week off is the average subway commuter on a Monday morning..
• Headline: Two Faces, And Both In Trouble. Impact: The struggles of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' could have ignited a series of musicals that never quite hit the mark, leading to Broadway being filled with more flops than a fish market. Thanks, Ben Brantley, for your reviews!. Fact: A musical about a secret hero sounds cool until you realize the title sounds like a failed superhero from a bad '80s comic book..
• Headline: Defying a Juggernaut; Netscape Maneuvers for Position in a Microsoft-Ruled World. Impact: Netscape's resilience against Microsoft might have inspired a generation of underdogs to believe that fighting the giant is not only possible but also fashionable. Cue the 90s rock anthems!. Fact: Netscape was like the cool kid in school who managed to stay afloat while being bullied by the tech giant. Spoiler alert: the cool kid eventually graduated into obscurity..
• Headline: Soul on Wheels: A Bus Tour of Black Panther Turf. Impact: David Hilliard's bus tours revived interest in the Black Panther Party, inspiring future generations to explore grassroots activism. Who knew a bus ride could lead to a history lesson?. Fact: The Black Panther Party was not just about protests; they also ran community programs. Imagine if they had a reality show—'Keeping Up with the Panthers' would have been a hit!.
• Headline: Taco Bell and Others Award Accounts. Impact: Taco Bell's ad agency choices may have influenced the fast food industry's marketing strategies, leading to an era of quirky commercials that made us question our life choices while munching on a Crunchwrap.. Fact: Taco Bell’s marketing strategy is basically like a party where everyone feels a little queasy afterward. But hey, we keep coming back for more!.