MARCH 13, 2000

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• Headline: Connecticut's Top Seed in NCAA Tournament. Impact: Little did they know that Connecticut's acceptance of top seed would spark an unending rivalry with Tennessee, ultimately leading to the creation of a reality show called 'Basketball Wives: The Coaches Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that the NCAA women's basketball tournament has more drama than a soap opera? Just imagine the plot twists!.
• Headline: NCAA Basketball Tournament Selections Announced. Impact: The NCAA tournament selections ignited debates that would eventually lead to the invention of bracketology, which has now become a rite of passage for office workers everywhere... and no one ever wins.. Fact: Did you know that March Madness isn't just a basketball tournament, but also a time when office productivity plummets faster than a missed free throw?.
• Headline: Gore Talking About Reform? Hah! Says Bush. Impact: Bush's sarcastic comment about Gore's reform plans would later inspire a trend where politicians would spend more time attacking each other than actually addressing issues, paving the way for future debates that resemble WWE matches.. Fact: Did you know that campaign promises are like New Year's resolutions? They sound great, but most of us forget them by February!.
• Headline: Plans for Industrial Revival Divide Hudson River Towns. Impact: The division among Hudson River towns over industrial revival laid the groundwork for future debates about gentrification, leading to hipsters turning abandoned factories into artisanal kombucha breweries.. Fact: Did you know that the Hudson River is not just a river, but also a major character in the drama of economic development? Spoiler: it gets very murky!.