DECEMBER 3, 2000

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• Headline: Washington's Exciting Upset Over St. John's. Impact: George Washington's victory over St. John's created a ripple effect that influenced countless future underdogs in sports, leading to the rise of motivational speeches and endless montages in movies. The spirit of 'Never Give Up' became a thing—thanks, George!. Fact: George Washington was also known for his wooden teeth, but thankfully, they weren't a factor in this basketball game..
• Headline: Analysts' Blunders Expose Market Vulnerabilities. Impact: This moment led to the eventual rise of the 'analyst' as a key player in financial markets, which has now evolved into a profession where you can predict a market crash while simultaneously ignoring all the signs. Bravo!. Fact: The stock market analysts would later be immortalized in countless memes, proving that being wrong is often more entertaining than being right..
• Headline: INSIDE. Impact: The Supreme Court's decisions have had long-lasting effects on American democracy, leading to the constant questioning of election integrity, and ultimately resulting in everyone becoming an amateur legal expert thanks to Google.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, the Supreme Court has a history of uncertainty that rivals a soap opera plot twist..