FEBRUARY 21, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Threat to Extracurricular Activities in Schools. Impact: The cut in extracurricular activities caused a ripple effect leading to an entire generation of students wondering how to socialize without the crutch of sports or drama clubs. Hence, the rise of awkward small talk at parties and the invention of TikTok to fill the void.. Fact: Did you know that without school plays, we might have never seen the rise of bad acting in every reality show since? Thanks, budget cuts!.
• Headline: Encountering a Graceful Deer in Summer. Impact: The quest for the elusive deer sparked an underground movement of backyard wildlife enthusiasts. Fast forward, and now we have a whole Instagram culture dedicated to documenting the daily lives of local fauna, complete with filters.. Fact: Fun fact: The 'magnificent deer' probably just wanted to stand in your yard for the 'gram. It’s a tough life being a deer influencer..
• Headline: The Two-Family Home Phenomenon. Impact: The popularity of two-family homes led to a surge in awkward family reunions, where people suddenly had to decide if they could tolerate their relatives living next door. Thanks to this, the concept of 'family therapy' became a booming industry.. Fact: Did you know that the first two-family home was actually a clever ploy to keep nosy neighbors from knowing your business? Now it’s just an excuse to borrow sugar more often..
• Headline: CAPE MAY SEEKS TO BALANCE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION. Impact: Cape May's struggle between development and protection eventually inspired a reality show about environmentalists trying to save the beach... while fighting off developers using absurdly aggressive marketing tactics.. Fact: Did you know that Cape May's development debates are more entertaining than most soap operas? Who knew zoning laws could be so dramatic?.
• Headline: ART; WHEN THE ARTIST USES TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL. Impact: Artistic use of technology led to the rise of digital art, which in turn birthed a mini-revolution of artists arguing over what constitutes 'real' art. Spoiler: it's all subjective, and everyone’s mad.. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded use of technology in art was a caveman trying to print a selfie on a stone tablet? Talk about the original ‘like’ button!.
• Headline: 'IF YOU TREAT THE EARTH WELL...'. Impact: John's advice about treating the Earth well became the foundation for multiple eco-warrior movements, which ultimately led to a spike in reusable tote bags and the downfall of single-use plastic straws. Thanks, John!. Fact: Did you know that the fedora is making a comeback? Thanks to John, we can now say that even style has its ups and downs, much like our relationship with the environment..
• Headline: Investing; HOW TO PICK A STOCKBROKER. Impact: The advice on picking a stockbroker led to an unprecedented rise in DIY stock trading apps, resulting in the birth of a generation of ‘investors’ who think buying stocks is as easy as ordering pizza.. Fact: Did you know that the average person spends more time choosing a stockbroker than they do choosing a life partner? Priorities, people!.
• Headline: DINING OUT; FRESHNESS FROM THE STOVE TOP. Impact: The popularity of fresh dining options sparked an entire movement dedicated to 'farm-to-table' experiences, which eventually morphed into people bragging about their home gardens on social media.. Fact: Did you know that 'freshness from the stove top' is just a fancy way of saying 'the microwave is broken'? Because we all know we love leftovers!.