FEBRUARY 13, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fighting Cancer at Workplaces. Impact: If health officials had found the magical source of cancer in New Jersey, we might have avoided the rise of a secret society of carcinogen-hunters who eventually took over the state. Now they just sell cancer-free air in bottles.. Fact: New Jersey: where you can find carcinogens in your workplace, but at least the pizza is still great!.
• Headline: The Thrill of Iceboating Adventures. Impact: Bill Doolittle's iceboating frustrations inspired a future generation of athletes to invent wind-surfing. It’s the only sport where you can blame the weather for your failures and still look cool.. Fact: Iceboating is like sailing, but with a much higher chance of freezing your behind off. Enjoy!.
• Headline: Exploring the Art of Russian Enamels. Impact: The revival of Russian enamels led to a fashion trend where hipsters began wearing them as ironic accessories, sparking a new wave of 'antiques chic' that made history buffs cringe.. Fact: Russian enamels: because why not pay a fortune for something only your great-grandmother understands?.
• Headline: IT HELPS TO SHARE TWIN EXPERIENCES. Impact: Mila Tegelaar’s experience with twins inspired a reality TV show that eventually became a cultural phenomenon, leading to the rise of overpopulated reality stars who can’t tell their kids apart.. Fact: Having twins: the universe's way of saying, 'You thought one was a challenge? Hold my beer!'.
• Headline: GARDENING; FAVORITE PLANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. Impact: The classification of plants by their families sparked an underground movement where gardeners began forming alliances based on their favorite flowers, leading to turf wars over the best roses.. Fact: In the plant world, roses are basically the Kardashians—everyone wants one, but they can be a bit thorny..
• Headline: CITY UP IN ARMS OVER BRIDGE UP IN AIR. Impact: The bridge closure led to a rise in Monopoly-themed protests, where players demanded a new bridge be built in the style of the game, resulting in an actual board game night that lasted for weeks.. Fact: Ventnor: the only place where Monopoly players are more organized than the city council..
• Headline: ADVOCATE'S OFFICE QUITS UTILITY TALKS. Impact: The withdrawal from utility talks led to a new national trend where every homeowner learned to negotiate with power companies, resulting in an unexpected boom in amateur bargaining workshops.. Fact: Negotiating with utilities: the only time you can feel like a Wall Street broker while in your pajamas..