APRIL 26, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unschooled American Art Auction. Impact: The sale of 'unschooled American art' led to a sudden influx of questionable art styles that somehow convinced hipsters centuries later that they could sell their breakfast cereal boxes as modern art. Thanks, auction hammer!. Fact: Did you know that high-fashion American country furniture was once just called 'furniture'? Now it has a fancy title that makes it feel like royalty..
• Headline: Truth-in-Toxics Bills in New Jersey. Impact: These truth-in-toxics bills inspired a long line of bureaucratic paperwork that eventually led to the rise of over-caffeinated office workers who really just want to know if their coffee is actually coffee.. Fact: Fun Fact: 'Truth-in-toxics' sounds like a superhero name, but it's really just a fancy way of saying 'We care about your health – sort of.'.
• Headline: Gardening; CARE OF FRUIT TREES HAS REWARDS. Impact: The obsession with fruit trees created a thriving black market for genetically modified 'super fruit' trees that never actually produce fruit, but look fabulous in Instagram photos.. Fact: Did you know that those heavily laden fruit trees are often just really well-edited photos? It's like the nature version of a filter – all looks, no substance..
• Headline: Gardening; CARE OF FRUIT TREES HAS REWARDS. Impact: The craze for fruit trees led to the rise of backyard orchards, which then resulted in neighbors fighting over who has the best apples – because obviously, that’s the true measure of a person’s worth.. Fact: Did you know that fruit trees can actually grow in your backyard? Just don't ask them for advice on how to deal with the neighborhood HOA..
• Headline: NEW CENTER TO OPEN FOR BATTERED WOMEN. Impact: The opening of shelters for battered women sparked a revolution in support systems that would eventually lead to the creation of countless nonprofit organizations, all fighting for a slice of the charity pie.. Fact: Did you know that shelters like this often have more rules than an elite country club? But they’re all about saving lives – so, you know, priorities..
• Headline: FRANCES STERNHAGEN IN THE ROLE OF MOTHER. Impact: Frances Sternhagen's prioritization of family over fame inspired a future generation of actors who will forever argue about the best way to juggle family life and a career in Hollywood. Spoiler: there’s no right answer.. Fact: Did you know that some actors claim to prioritize family? Others just say they have a family for the PR – it’s all very confusing..
• Headline: 25 PREPARE ROOMS FOR DESIGNERS' SHOW. Impact: The designers' show inspired a new wave of home decor trends that would eventually lead to people putting chicken paintings in their living rooms, because obviously that’s what everyone wants to see while munching on their dinner.. Fact: Did you know that trompe l'oeil means 'deceive the eye'? So, basically, it's just a fancy way of saying, 'Look, I painted a chicken on my wall!'.