Good News in History, March 31 Why this story matters: We live in a time that often emphasizes our differences, but stories of community and collaboration remind us of our shared goals. This heartwarming update focuses on what happens when people set aside labels to work toward a common good. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to on this day, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. 43 years ago today, Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life was released in the United States to modest box office success and enormous cult acclaim. Less of a continuous film like the comedy troupe’s previous Life of Brain, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail and more of a collection of sketches, The Meaning of Life is divided into various chapters of a human life, but begins when six fish in a restaurant fish tank watch one of their friends get taken for dinner and start wondering “what’s it all for?” (1983) The Meaning of Life theatrical release poster – fair use The Meaning of Life contains…
