DECEMBER 25, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Indian Jetliner Hijacked in 1993. Impact: This hijacking incident led to increased security measures worldwide, including the infamous 'no liquids' rule that we all love to hate. If only those five Sikh men had known they were going to ruin our airport experience for decades!. Fact: Did you know that this incident was one of many that contributed to the rise of air marshals? Because apparently, flying wasn't already stressful enough without a stranger watching your every move..
• Headline: Drug Industry Under Pressure From President. Impact: The pressure from President Clinton on drug companies sparked a long-standing feud that led to the rise of generic drugs and the ever-popular phrase, 'Big Pharma.' It's like a soap opera, but with more money and less romance.. Fact: Did you know that the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable in the world? Maybe they should consider a career in showbiz with all that drama!.
• Headline: Accused of Plotting Prison Strike, 40 Upstate Inmates Are Moved. Impact: The lockdown and transfer of inmates revealed systemic issues in the prison system that continue to echo through reform movements today. Who knew that 40 inmates plotting a strike would spark debates about prison conditions and reform decades later?. Fact: Did you know that prison strikes have been a part of U.S. history for decades? Apparently, inmates know how to organize better than most office workers!.