JUNE 25, 1987

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• Headline: Trendy Countertops: The Renovation Revolution. Impact: The decision to renovate kitchens led to a nationwide obsession with home improvement shows, which eventually gave rise to a million DIY disasters and the invention of the term 'open-concept living'—because who needs privacy when you can see your spouse burning the toast from the living room?. Fact: Did you know that avocado appliances were once the pinnacle of kitchen chic? Now they just serve as a reminder of why we can't have nice things..
• Headline: Exploring Complex Female Characters. Impact: The disdain for Pollyanna spawned a generation of readers who craved darker, more complex heroines, leading to the rise of anti-heroes in literature. Who knew that hating a fictional character could result in an entire literary revolution?. Fact: Fun fact: Pollyanna was so optimistic that if she were alive today, she'd probably be a motivational speaker, charging exorbitant fees to tell people to 'just think positively!'.
• Headline: Shaker Taping: Crafting Chair Seats. Impact: The popularity of chair seat taping quietly influenced the rise of hipster furniture restoration, leading to a generation of young adults who pride themselves on reusing materials while simultaneously driving up the prices of thrift store chairs.. Fact: Did you know that Shaker taping is often considered a lost art? Which is ironic, considering most people today are just trying to keep their chairs from collapsing under the weight of their existential dread..