JULY 19, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mondavi's Battle for Aniane's Hillside. Impact: David Pearson’s epic struggle to win over French villagers led to an unintentional increase in wine tourism. Now, every time someone asks for 'the best wine' they think of that hillside. Thanks, David!. Fact: Did you know that in France, they take their wine so seriously that a bad vintage can cause debates more heated than a political election? Who knew grapes could cause such drama?.
• Headline: Clinton Prioritizes Mideast Peace Talks. Impact: Clinton's delay in Japan set off a chain reaction of missed photo ops, leading to future leaders always keeping their schedules suspiciously flexible. Who knew a day could change the course of international relations?. Fact: Did you know that while Clinton was negotiating peace, he was probably also just trying to avoid the awkward small talk at a G7 dinner? Sometimes, dodging social situations takes precedence..