JULY 10, 2000

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• Headline: Barak's Coalition Falls Apart Before Summit. Impact: Ehud Barak's coalition crumbling sent shockwaves through Israeli politics, leading to years of instability that eventually birthed the wildly popular game 'Who's the Prime Minister Today?' – a real-time political guessing game that has captivated audiences worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that every time a coalition crumbles, a pigeon somewhere is forced to find a new roost? Poor birds, always caught in political crossfire..
• Headline: A Dash for Gold Begins With a Long, Slow Journey. Impact: Maurice Greene's quest for Olympic gold inspired countless athletes, leading some to believe that if you run fast enough, you could potentially outrun your problems... or at least the tax collector.. Fact: Did you know that the 2000 Olympics were so intense that some athletes considered wearing a helmet just to protect themselves from the pressure? Spoiler alert: it didn’t catch on..