APRIL 23, 1984

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Struggles of Holy Land, U.S.A.. Impact: John Baptist Greco's Holy Land U.S.A. became a pilgrimage site for confused tourists, leading to the rise of themed attractions everywhere. Yes, folks, Disney would have been a water park without him.. Fact: If only Greco had built a roller coaster instead of a holy site, he might have achieved true enlightenment—who wouldn’t want to ride the 'Holy Roller'?.
• Headline: Singapore Byways: A City in Transition. Impact: As Singapore bulldozed its way into modernity, the clash of old and new sent shockwaves through urban planning, giving rise to a global trend of 'gentrification' that we all know and love (or hate).. Fact: Singapore: where they bulldoze history but still expect you to keep your shoes off before entering!.
• Headline: ART ; AFTER AN 'INSPIRED ACCIDENT,' A BEGUILING USE OF LIGHT. Impact: The accidental use of light in art led to the invention of Instagram filters. Now, if only the artists had known their work would lead to overly saturated selfies.. Fact: Art may be elusive, but the selfies taken in front of it are not—thank you, social media!.
• Headline: ...AND ROCK FANS REGAIN AN OLD FRIEND. Impact: Rock fans regaining an old friend led to a resurgence of vinyl culture and the eventual hipster revival, where thrift stores became the new concert venues.. Fact: Nothing screams 'I’m a true fan' like spending $40 on a record you can’t even play because you don’t own a turntable..
• Headline: PROFESSIONLAS AND AMATEURS PURSUE CLUES TO THE STATE'S ANCIENT HISTORY. Impact: Robert Denton's quest for ancient history resulted in countless amateur archaeologists suddenly thinking they were Indiana Jones, leading to a massive increase in backyard dig sites (and the occasional broken sprinkler).. Fact: Who knew that hunting for ancient life meant finding more weeds than relics? Archaeology is just gardening with a degree!.
• Headline: THE LEGISLATURE: IT STILL HAS A LONG WAY TO GO IN REFORM. Impact: Promises of reform in the New Jersey Legislature caused a spike in skepticism levels across the state, leading to the birth of the phrase 'politics as usual'—which has now become a global phenomenon.. Fact: The New Jersey Legislature: proving every day that reform is just another word for 'we’ll get to it… eventually.'.
• Headline: ART; A FUSION OF SCIENCE AND ART AT THE SUMMIT ART CENTER. Impact: The fusion of science and art at the Summit Art Center led to a bizarre trend where every art exhibit now needs a scientific explanation, making museum visits feel like attending a lecture without the snacks.. Fact: If art is meant to be felt, then why are we analyzing it like it’s rocket science? Spoiler: it’s not..