JUNE 23, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rediscovery of Silver Lake. Impact: The legend of the giant white deer sparked a tourism boom, leading to a reality TV show where people dressed as deer competed for 'Most Majestic.' This ultimately resulted in the rise of the animal costume industry, changing Halloween forever.. Fact: Did you know that most deer don’t actually wear capes? Just thought you might want to know before you set off on your next woodland adventure..
• Headline: Hugh Wolff Becomes NJSO Music Director. Impact: Wolff's appointment stirred such excitement that it triggered a nationwide orchestra revival, leading to an influx of hipster orchestras where musicians wore flannel and played remixes of Beethoven.. Fact: Orchestras are the original hipster music scene—before it was cool, they were already playing with a full string section..
• Headline: Art on the Home Front During WWII. Impact: The resurgence of interest in wartime art led to a trend of artists painting 'in the trenches' for authenticity, which eventually resulted in a shortage of actual trenches.. Fact: It's funny how art can be a reflection of life—just like that one time when a painting of a soup can completely overshadowed the actual soup..
• Headline: ANTIQUES; A PORTRAIT OF ENGRAVER IS MISSING. Impact: The theft of Doolittle's portrait sparked a black market for historical art, leading to a secret society of art thieves who were more concerned about their fashion choices than their criminal exploits.. Fact: Ironically, stealing art has never been more fashionable—it's like the only crime where you can still wear your designer outfit..
• Headline: AFTER 5%: SHOREHAM QUESTIONS PERSIST. Impact: The ongoing debate about the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant turned into a reality show called 'Nuclear Face-Off,' featuring contestants making increasingly wild proposals for energy solutions—none of which involved actual science.. Fact: Nuclear power plants are like the Kardashians of energy production—always in the spotlight, always controversial, and never quite powering what they promise..
• Headline: BUSINESS NOTES. Impact: The restoration of the Summit Hotel led to a chain reaction of luxurious renovations across the country, making it trendy to stay in places that are 'historically charming' instead of just 'old and dusty.'. Fact: In the 1930s, 'luxury' meant something entirely different—like having a bathtub instead of just a bucket..
• Headline: WHO WILL CONTROL SPENDING ON ROADS?. Impact: The control over road spending became so contentious that it led to the establishment of a new political party: The Road Warriors, whose platform included free ice cream trucks and unlimited pothole repairs.. Fact: If only spending on roads came with a user manual instead of a political debate—everyone would just drive on the right side and be happy!.
• Headline: SHOPPERS' HAUNTS AROUND THE WORLD. Impact: The globalization of flea markets led to an underground economy of 'bargain hunting' where people began trading rare items for artisanal pickles and hand-knit sweaters—because who needs cash?. Fact: Flea markets are the original eBay—minus the convenience of online shopping and plus the risk of catching something from that mysterious item in the corner..