APRIL 2, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Heart of a Scrapbook Legacy. Impact: This mother’s scrapbook obsession inadvertently inspired the creation of a time-traveling scrapbook that allows future generations to relive their ancestors' embarrassing moments, leading to a newfound appreciation for cringe-worthy family history.. Fact: Fun fact: Scrapbooking is the only hobby that guarantees your children will cringe at every family gathering for years to come..
• Headline: Parking Challenges in New York City. Impact: The madness of parking in NYC eventually led to an underground movement where residents started trading their cars for bicycles, resulting in a city-wide bicycle gang that became the most respected force in urban mobility.. Fact: Did you know that keeping a car in NYC is like trying to keep a pet elephant in a studio apartment? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: CITY PLANS MAJOR RENOVATION OF VAN CORTLANDT PARK. Impact: The renovation of Van Cortlandt Park sparked a massive movement that encouraged cities worldwide to reevaluate their parks, leading to a renaissance of green spaces and a sudden spike in hipster picnics and artisanal lemonade stands.. Fact: Did you know that spending $20 million on park renovations is just a fancy way of saying, 'We really hope the squirrels don’t get any ideas about charging rent'?.
• Headline: CHIHULY GLASS SHOW FEATURES SEA FORMS. Impact: Chihuly's glass show inspired a generation of artists to explore other mediums, leading to a bizarre trend of glass-blown food art that resulted in the first 'edible chandelier' restaurant, which was a smashing success—until someone actually tried to eat the decor.. Fact: Fun fact: Chihuly’s glass is so beautiful that it’s practically begging to be Instagrammed. Just remember, no eating the art!.