MAY 30, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navigating Pregnancy in Public Spaces. Impact: The struggle between jobs and babies sparked a future where parenting classes included lessons on how to fight for your subway seat, leading to an entire generation of aggressive, yet oddly polite, commuters.. Fact: Did you know that in some cultures, pregnant women are treated like royalty? In New York, it’s more like 'Every man for himself!'.
• Headline: WHAT'S DOING IN; VANCOUVER. Impact: Vancouver's compliment from Mitterrand set off a competitive rivalry with Rio de Janeiro, eventually resulting in an annual event where both cities try to out-blush each other, leading to a rise in sunscreen sales.. Fact: Did you know that Vancouver is so polite that it once apologised to a tree for bumping into it? Truly a city of peace!.
• Headline: ARTS CENTER: RALLY AND DOUBTS. Impact: The arts center controversy opened Pandora's box, leading to a future where every neighborhood tried to build a performing arts center, culminating in an endless cycle of rallying and protesting over the color of the paint.. Fact: Did you know that in the arts world, a 'rally' is just another word for 'let's argue about our feelings while holding signs'?.
• Headline: A FLAT-SCREEN TELEVISION SET TO FIT IN YOUR BACK POCKET. Impact: The advent of pocket-sized flat-screen TVs spawned a generation of people who couldn't look away from their screens, inadvertently creating a future where people attended family dinners while streaming reality shows.. Fact: Did you know that the first flat-screen TV was so thick it could double as a doorstop? Now they’re thinner than the excuses people make to avoid family gatherings!.
• Headline: GARDENING; HARD-TO FIND PLANTS MERIT ATTENTION. Impact: The interest in hard-to-find plants led to a future where urban jungles sprouted, and people began trading rare plants like they're Pokémon, resulting in a black market for houseplants.. Fact: Did you know that some people treat their plants better than their pets? If you see someone singing to a fern, just nod and back away slowly..
• Headline: ROWERS IN A 'TRIPLE CROWN' BID. Impact: Rowers in a 'Triple Crown' bid ignited a passion for competitive rowing, leading to a scenario where entire schools began forming rowing teams, turning every lake into a scene from a dramatic sports movie.. Fact: Did you know that rowing is one of the few sports where you can simultaneously exercise and get a sunburn? Talk about a two-for-one deal!.