AUGUST 6, 1987

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• Headline: Understanding Veneer Furniture Repairs. Impact: If people hadn't started veneering their furniture, we might still be living in a world of plain, boring, solid wood. Imagine the ripple effect on IKEA! We could be stuck assembling tables made of actual wood instead of those flimsy particle board monstrosities.. Fact: Veneering was so revolutionary that it made furniture look fancy enough to fool even the snootiest of aristocrats. Who needs solid wood when you can have a veneer of sophistication?.
• Headline: GE Executive Takes Charge at Rubbermaid. Impact: Walter W. Williams taking the helm at Rubbermaid might have led to the invention of the iconic Tupperware party. Just think: if he hadn’t accepted the job, we might still be storing leftovers in glass jars like cavemen.. Fact: Rubbermaid's obsession with plastic containers was so intense that they probably considered filing for a marriage license with the material. But alas, they settled for a long-term relationship instead..
• Headline: Debate Over FDA Food Label Claims. Impact: As the F.D.A. opened the floodgates for health claims on food labels, it accidentally paved the way for the rise of 'superfoods.' Kale was probably sitting in a corner, waiting for its moment to shine, and now it’s the diva of the produce aisle.. Fact: The irony is that while food labels got fancier, people still couldn't decipher them. Congratulations, America! Now you can feel healthy while still being confused about what a 'whole grain' really is..
• Headline: HERS. Impact: Auntie E's branch waving may have inadvertently started a trend in nature-inspired crafts. Imagine a world where your relatives are now professional 'nature whisperers,' charging you for 'enlightening' walks in the park.. Fact: Cedar branches are so versatile that they could probably be used for everything from home decor to a weapon in a pinch. Just don't let Auntie E catch you using it to fend off squirrels!.