NOVEMBER 24, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'Fire and Ice': A Fantasy Epic. Impact: If sword and sorcery had never made it big, fantasy novels would never have taken off, and we'd all be living in a world where the most dangerous thing was a board game. Imagine a society that never discovered Dungeons & Dragons—chaos, I tell you!. Fact: Did you know that fire and ice are just two of the five elements? The other three are earth, wind, and 'please stop reading this, you're losing brain cells.'.
• Headline: 'UNKNOWN ORIGIN' Explores Unique Horror Dynamic. Impact: This riveting man vs. rat saga led to the creation of an entirely new genre: rodent horror. Who knew that all it took was one suspenseful flick to inspire countless films, like 'Willard' and its subsequent sequels? Thanks, Weller!. Fact: Fun fact: Rats can actually swim for up to three days straight. So if you ever find yourself in a horror movie, remember—don’t underestimate the little guys!.
• Headline: Connecting Homebound Lives Through Calls. Impact: This headline heralded the birth of the modern remote work phenomenon. If Mr. Bright hadn’t broken the sound barrier of silence, we might still be stuck in the 9-to-5 office grind. Thanks to him, we can now mute ourselves while wearing pajama pants.. Fact: Did you know that conference calls are basically just a fancy way of saying, 'I’m going to ignore you while pretending to listen?'.
• Headline: HOME BEAT; TUBULAR FURNITURE, 1927 TO 1940. Impact: Barry Harwood's exhibition inspired a generation of hipsters who now scour thrift shops for 'vintage' tubular furniture. Little do they know, they’re just one step away from becoming their grandparents’ worst nightmare.. Fact: Tubular furniture was all the rage in the early 20th century. So, if your chairs look like they belong in a sci-fi movie, congratulations—you're ahead of the trend!.
• Headline: HERS. Impact: Alice Koller’s column paved the way for women’s voices in media, leading to the eventual creation of entire sections dedicated to women’s issues. Today, we have a whole internet dedicated to cat memes and unsolicited opinions. Thanks, Alice!. Fact: The first woman to own a newspaper was a real trailblazer. So the next time you scroll through your feed, remember that women have been breaking barriers long before 'influencer' was a thing..
• Headline: HELPFUL HARDWARE; VERTICAL SHOWER HEADS. Impact: The rise of the vertical shower head revolutionized bathroom design, leading to the ultimate luxury experience: multitasking while bathing. It also spawned a generation of overly ambitious DIY projects gone wrong—thank you, Pinterest.. Fact: Shower thoughts are actually a real thing! Studies show that people tend to have their best ideas while bathing—so if you ever feel stuck, just hop in and let the water work its magic!.
• Headline: UNSPOILED NATURE IN TEXTILE DESIGNS. Impact: Dana Boussard’s textiles led to an entire movement of nature-inspired interior design, causing countless homes to look like botanical gardens exploded inside them. Who knew that a few fabric swatches could spark such eco-conscious chaos?. Fact: Textile art has been around since ancient times. So really, if you think about it, your grandmother's quilt could be considered the original 'upcycled' art piece. Thanks, Grandma!.