JUNE 28, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Brunswick Redevelopment Debate. Impact: The debate over the New Brunswick plan sparked a nationwide trend of questioning local government decisions, eventually leading to the creation of countless meme pages dedicated to laughing at local politicians. Who knew that discontent would be the birthplace of internet humor?. Fact: Did you know that Johnson & Johnson started as a producer of surgical dressings? Because nothing says 'redevelopment' quite like a company known for band-aids..
• Headline: Discover the Joy of Growing Clematis. Impact: The clementis boom led to a gardening renaissance, inspiring countless suburbanites to take up gardening, while secretly unleashing a wave of plant mom influencers on social media. Imagine a world where your feed is filled with nothing but flowers and unsolicited gardening tips!. Fact: Did you know that clematis is often called the 'queen of climbing plants'? Because obviously, all flowers should aspire to royalty..
• Headline: A STUDY OF THE SOUND CHECKS ITS HEALTH. Impact: Representative Mushinsky's sediment sampling may have delayed a nuclear crisis, setting off a chain of environmental activism that would eventually lead to the rise of eco-warriors. Who knew that muddy hands could change the world?. Fact: Did you know that sediment can tell you a lot about the health of an aquatic ecosystem? It’s like the ocean’s own diary, full of juicy details..
• Headline: EVACUATION PLAN FACES KEY HURDLE. Impact: The evacuation plan's key hurdle could have led to a disastrous nuclear incident that would have rewritten disaster response protocols for decades to come. Imagine a world where the phrase 'better safe than sorry' became a lot more literal.. Fact: Did you know that nuclear plants have evacuation plans that are more complex than most reality show plots? Just think about the drama!.
• Headline: WHAT'S NEW ON THE SUPERMARKET SHELF; As American As Apple Pie - And Pizza. Impact: The pizza craze laid the groundwork for the food delivery revolution, eventually leading to the rise of apps that let you order food in your pajamas without ever leaving the couch. Thanks, pizza, for making laziness a lifestyle choice!. Fact: Did you know that pizza was once considered a peasant food in Italy? Now it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry! Talk about a glow-up..
• Headline: WHAT'S NEW ON THE SUPERMARKET SHELF; Nevermore the Naked Lettuce - Or Chicken. Impact: The new salad dressings trend caused a culinary revolution, leading to a time when salad became the fashionable food of choice. Who knew that dressing could be the key to culinary popularity?. Fact: Did you know that salads were once considered a side dish? Now they’re the main event, and lettuce is basically the new kale!.
• Headline: NUMISMATICS; NEW CIONS FOR THE CONSTITUTION. Impact: The minting of new coins for the Constitution led to a resurgence in patriotism that inspired countless people to start collecting. Who knew that shiny metal could invoke such national pride?. Fact: Did you know that coins can last for decades? Unlike your New Year’s resolutions, those coins are in it for the long haul!.