AUGUST 14, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: Young Innovators in Biomedical Science. Impact: Edward Johnson’s innovation in electrocardiograms led to the eventual rise of the 'twinkie' generation of scientists who, after a sugar rush, began to interpret heartbeats as 'thump-thump' or 'boom-boom' depending on their mood. Thanks, Edward.. Fact: Did you know that most scientists start their groundbreaking careers by interpreting heartbeats instead of just playing video games? What a wild world we live in!.
• Headline: Catherine Pollard's Boy Scout Leadership Journey. Impact: Catherine Pollard’s experience with the Boy Scouts led to a new scouting motto: 'Be Prepared... for Emails.' This monumental shift in scouting philosophy would later inspire countless awkward family conversations.. Fact: Did you know that being a scoutmaster can be more complicated than managing a reality TV show? Who knew cookies and knots could lead to such drama?.
• Headline: PLAY GETS NEW LIFE IN A NEW LANGUAGE. Impact: The innovative translation of foreign plays made American theater so inclusive that Shakespeare was eventually performed in Klingon, leading to a brief but intense resurgence of interest in intergalactic drama.. Fact: Did you know that translating foreign plays is basically like playing a game of telephone? Except the end result is usually a lot more dramatic... and involves fewer misunderstandings about who is actually dead..
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE ;. Impact: The showcasing of local artists in Long Island led to the phenomenon of 'artistic rivalry', inspiring local chefs to start painting their food, paving the way for the culinary arts to become the next big thing... until Instagram ruined it.. Fact: Did you know that local art exhibitions can spark culinary revolutions? Just wait until you see the 'sushi painting' phase that’s definitely coming!.
• Headline: CUSTOMS SERVICE WEIGHS CURBING DUTY-FREE SHOPS. Impact: The Customs Service's tightening of duty-free shops inadvertently led to the rise of an underground economy where people swapped empty luggage for tax-free goods, creating a black market for shampoo and chocolate.. Fact: Did you know that smuggling shampoo can be just as exciting as a heist movie? Just be careful not to get caught with your 'shampoo stash' at airport security!.
• Headline: PROSPECTS. Impact: The anticipated downturn in housing starts caused a panic among real estate agents, leading to the invention of psychic housing consultations, where agents claimed they could 'sense' when the market would turn.. Fact: Did you know that economists can predict downturns, but they still can't predict what your in-laws are going to think about your new house? Spoiler alert: they won't like it..
• Headline: FESTIVAL REFLECTS THE POLISH SPIRIT. Impact: The Polish spirit festival inadvertently sparked a nationwide celebration of all things Polish, leading to a brief but intense obsession with pierogi that changed American cuisine forever—hello, Polish food trucks!. Fact: Did you know that the Polish spirit is so strong that it can literally change the course of American food? Get ready for the pierogi revolution!.
• Headline: BOCCIE PLAYERS GAIN IN NUMBERS. Impact: The increase in bocce players led to the establishment of a national bocce league, which became so popular that it eventually displaced football as America's favorite pastime... until people realized it was just a fancy excuse to drink wine.. Fact: Did you know that bocce is the only sport where you can feel like a champion while sipping wine? It’s basically the Olympics for the laid-back!.