NOVEMBER 11, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating Glass Art in New York City. Impact: By declaring Glass Month, Mayor Koch inadvertently sparked a trend in the glass-blowing industry, leading to an unprecedented rise in decorative glass flamingos. This chain reaction would eventually cause a flamingo craze in the 2000s, resulting in the world's first Flamingo Parade, which was attended by no one but a few confused pigeons.. Fact: Did you know that glass is actually a liquid? Just like your ambitions after a long nap..
• Headline: Innovative Alternatives to Bidets. Impact: These bathroom appliance substitutes led to the rise of the 'Bathroom Renaissance', where people began to take their toilet experiences as seriously as their wine tastings. This cultural shift resulted in the creation of the first-ever 'Bidet Sommeliers', who now help you pair your toilet experience with the perfect air freshener.. Fact: Fun fact: The bidet was invented in France. So, if you want to sound fancy while discussing toilet technology, just toss around the term 'French hygiene'..
• Headline: HERS. Impact: The realization of parenting struggles during breakfast led to the invention of the 'Parenting Survival Kit', which included coffee, earplugs, and a secret stash of chocolate. This kit has been passed down through generations, becoming a rite of passage for new parents everywhere, while the original breakfast table debates continue to rage on.. Fact: Parenting: the only job where you can be completely unqualified but somehow still be expected to handle everything with grace. Spoiler alert: grace is usually lacking..