SEPTEMBER 16, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Animal Themes in Art. Impact: The caged rhythms of animals sparked a global movement for animal rights, eventually leading to the founding of several quirky animal-themed art museums around the world. Who knew a few paintings could inspire a wave of 'No more cages!' protests?. Fact: Did you know that if animals could paint, they'd probably create masterpieces of humans being ridiculous? Just look at social media!.
• Headline: Exploring Merano's Alpine Charm. Impact: Rena Corman’s glowing review of Merano led to an influx of tourists, which in turn prompted the creation of overly enthusiastic travel blogs that would later inspire countless awkward Instagram photos.. Fact: Did you know that Merano is so picturesque that it could probably convince a rock to take a vacation? #NatureGoals.
• Headline: U.S. Diplomat Injured in Istanbul Clash. Impact: This incident led to an increased U.S. presence in Turkey, which eventually caused a surge in Turkish coffee exports to America – and we all know how much Americans love their caffeine fixes.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. coffee consumption could power a small nation? Imagine if we focused that energy on something productive!.
• Headline: Cooking Schools Offer Novel Recipes for Learning. Impact: The rise of cooking schools led to an explosion of culinary influencers on social media, resulting in millions of photos of avocado toast and the eventual demise of actual cooking skills.. Fact: Did you know that cooking schools have turned even the most inept home cooks into wannabe chefs? Watch out, MasterChef!.
• Headline: ABOUT LONG ISLAND. Impact: The reluctance of Long Island residents to embrace public transit led to the continued dominance of the automobile, which in turn fueled the rise of road rage incidents and the invention of car karaoke.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends 38 hours a year stuck in traffic? That's like watching all the seasons of 'Friends' back-to-back – twice!.
• Headline: Overland to China: A Rail Journey of 9,331 Miles. Impact: Pat Clark-Wilson’s epic rail journey inspired a generation of travelers to consider long-distance train rides, inadvertently leading to the rise of the 'Great Train Selfie' phenomenon.. Fact: Did you know that if you take a train journey long enough, you might just start to appreciate the beauty of the scenery instead of scrolling through your phone?.
• Headline: ANTIQUES A Market for Buyers With Limited Funds. Impact: The emergence of a market for antiques on a budget led to countless 'vintage' finds that would later cause hipsters to declare their entire homes as 'retro-chic', whether we like it or not.. Fact: Did you know that antiques are just old things that hipsters haven't broken yet? True story!.
• Headline: WESTCHESTER JOURNAL. Impact: Peter A Peyser’s concern over energy costs led to a national obsession with home heating efficiency, inspiring an entire generation to invent increasingly ridiculous ways to save a few bucks on their bills.. Fact: Did you know that people will go to great lengths to save on heating bills, including wearing sweaters indoors? Fashionable or just practical?.
• Headline: FILM VIEW. Impact: Vincent Canby’s film reviews shaped the tastes of moviegoers, leading to a world where blockbuster sequels are made with the sole purpose of ruining childhood memories.. Fact: Did you know that film critics have the power to make or break a movie, but they can't seem to stop remakes from happening? It's a real talent!.