. >> who was the teacher in ferris bueller? ben stein. as a result ferris never went to that class. >> good point. >> creationism is not a science. what will we teach in an economics class? >> you are insulting -- it is simple. the first time i read -- i got it. i am not the smartest tool in the shed. >> the way you teach this basic economics to kids, it is called getting a summer job. you learn you have made this much money, and you cannot spend more than you have brought in. it seems to be the economic lesson the people who are running our country were aware. >> because they haven't had a private job. >> they never had to deal with the consequences. if you take out more than you put in, it falls apart. >> that's the basic principal they have forgotten. >> then we should teach kids that businesses and small businesses require credit. you need credit. you need to borrow money to make money. >> that's why ferris left. >> tonight on devore and devito, iny, miny, manslaughter after mcgiver. coming up, do pretty girls expect you to buy them a

. >> he was the president first, remember ferris bueller?old enough to be their father. >> and i was channeling you. never mind. in other news the woman behind a controversial memorial has passed away. >> and what is next for lafayette crosses, still ahead. >> bay area summer just getting started for many of us. that means more lawn work. i'm michael finny. a consumer report test, the best values for lawn trimmers, ahead. >> and later on at 5:00, stopping sports rage. a proposal that would increase penalties for fighting fans. >>> as you know, a good string trimmer is a must have tool for weekend lawn warriors. >> i had to think about thachl i call it something different. michael finney is here to help us with this. >> michael says i'll be gone at 4:00. here is the weed backer, take care of it. >> yes. >> exactly. >> i come over and you know. >> take care of the lawn. >> that is the kind of guy he is. >> yes. and trimming corners might not be worth it. consumer reports puts trimmers to the test. >> do you love the look of a well manicured la

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famous truant ferris bueller and girlfriend sloan peterson are old enough to be their parents. whitney houston has always, always loved you, not me, but you. >> whitney houston is going to be known as "whitney who?" >> reporter: and arnold palmer to these kids isn't an iconic golf champ but a refreshing beverage. and some striking societal changes, too. there's always been at least two women on the supreme court and freshmen have never known a russia that has an official communist party. how quickly times they are a changing. >> i think by the time lady gaga started showing up on classic rock radio she'll probably be on the list. >> reporter: no matter what professors throw at student this 'year, this year, forrest gump is all around to remind them -- >> life is like a box of chocolates. >> reporter: so run, students, run. the world is your oyster and you can find it on your iphone. kevin tibbles, nbc news, chicago. >> as richard engel showed us tonight. the world is changing as we speak, thousands of miles away. that's our broadcast for this tuesday night. thank you for being