MAY 27, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Siblings' Struggles in Wartime. Impact: If it weren't for those four siblings, the concept of family therapy might have been delayed by a decade. Imagine a world where families are just a little more dysfunctional. What a joy that would be!. Fact: Did you know that sibling rivalries can lead to some of history's greatest soap operas? Too bad this play didn't get a reality TV deal..
• Headline: Milosevic Indicted for War Crimes. Impact: Milosevic's indictment could be seen as the moment when political leaders realized they could be held accountable for their actions. This sparked a trend that led to an increase in political drama—thank you, reality TV!. Fact: Fun fact: 'War Crimes' is just a fancy term for 'bad decisions that are definitely going to come back to haunt you.'.
• Headline: Diplomats Trying to Find Solution Will Try Again. Impact: The failed negotiations in Moscow became a case study on how not to resolve conflicts, leading future generations to invent the phrase 'let's circle back to this.'. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic negotiations usually involve more coffee consumption than actual progress? It's a caffeine-fueled stalemate!.
• Headline: High-End Dueling Televisions. Impact: The duel between high-resolution and progressive televisions sparked a revolution in viewing experiences, ultimately leading to the binge-watching phenomenon. Thanks, TVs, for ruining our productivity!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than the tech behind these TVs is convincing your parents that they need one?.
• Headline: The Hum Heard Across America. Impact: The air conditioning exhibit ironically caused a heatwave of interest in climate control, inspiring a generation of architects to build homes with less and less insulation. Progress, right?. Fact: Fun fact: Air conditioning was originally invented to keep people cool, but it mostly just keeps us from going outside and enjoying nature..
• Headline: Press Effort on Police Strictures in Limbo After a Private Meeting. Impact: The limbo of press access set a precedent for future media relations, ultimately leading to the rise of 'no comment' as a staple in political discourse. Thanks, Zuckerman!. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'no comment' is just code for 'I'm totally hiding something. Good luck finding out what!'.
• Headline: John Tigrett, 85, Entrepreneur And Inventor in Tennessee. Impact: Tigrett's death marked the end of an era in Tennessee entrepreneurship, leading to a peculiar trend where 'entrepreneur' became the new buzzword for 'person with a side hustle.'. Fact: Did you know that entrepreneurs are just people who refuse to work for anyone else? Go get 'em, tiger!.