OCTOBER 22, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Caring for Spring's Perennial Beauties. Impact: Little did gardeners know, by dividing those perennials, they set off a chain reaction leading to the invention of elaborate garden gnomes that now dominate suburban lawns everywhere. Thanks, flowers!. Fact: Did you know that perennials can be more dramatic than a soap opera? Just when you think they’re gone, they come back for another season, often with a new twist!.
• Headline: Reviving Brass Hardware's Original Shine. Impact: Restoring brass hardware not only revived furniture aesthetics but also inadvertently inspired the steampunk movement. Now, everyone’s wearing goggles and top hats, all because someone decided a brass doorknob deserved a polish.. Fact: Did you know that brass actually gets more attractive with age? Kind of like fine wine, but with fewer hangovers and more potential to get your fingers dirty!.
• Headline: Peter Jennings Explores the Constitution. Impact: Peter Jennings’ interest in the Constitution sparked a nationwide obsession with civics that led to a series of questionable reality shows about government. Who knew the founding fathers would end up being reality TV stars?. Fact: Did you know that the Constitution is basically the original 'How To' guide for democracy? Spoiler alert: it doesn't include instructions for dealing with reality TV politicians!.
• Headline: What to Look For In Buying a Carpet. Impact: The search for the perfect carpet turned into an endless cycle of home improvement shows, creating a society obsessed with interior design and DIY fails. Thanks to carpets, we now have an entire genre dedicated to 'what not to do.'. Fact: Did you know that wall-to-wall carpeting was once considered the height of luxury? Now it’s more like the height of regret after a spilled drink or a pet incident!.