JULY 8, 1990

Full News Archive

• Headline: Art Nouveau Movement Thrives in Brussels. Impact: Brussels’ embrace of Art Nouveau led to a surge in hipster coffee shops around the world. Now, every city feels the need to have a 'quaint' place filled with wooden furniture and overpriced lattes. Thanks for that, Brussels!. Fact: Did you know Art Nouveau was all about organic forms? So, basically, it’s the excuse for all those weird plants in every millennial's apartment..
• Headline: Even Grown-Ups Find Action In the State's Soccer Leagues. Impact: Dusty Burger’s soccer journey sparked an adult soccer league phenomenon, where people chase balls instead of their dreams. Little did they know, this would be the precursor to everyone finally realizing that running in shorts is not just for children.. Fact: Did you know that soccer is basically just running after a ball? Yet somehow it’s the world’s most popular sport. Go figure!.
• Headline: A Woman and Her Dog Fight Disasters. Impact: Caroline Hebard’s efforts post-earthquake paved the way for a new era of animal-assisted disaster response. Who knew that dogs could be the unsung heroes of humanitarian efforts? Next up: service dogs for political debates.. Fact: Did you know that dogs can sense human emotions? Imagine how many therapists are going to be out of work once dogs take over the counseling scene..
• Headline: DINING OUT; Like a Small, Charming Place in Provence. Impact: The opening of this adorable restaurant in Lambertville triggered a wave of Instagram influencers seeking the perfect Provencal backdrop, forever altering the quaintness of small towns everywhere. Thanks for ruining charming places, social media!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'charming' is often used to distract from the fact that the food is sometimes less than stellar? Welcome to the restaurant world!.
• Headline: Y? Because He Likes Mickey Memorabilia. Impact: The 'Mickey Mouse doctor' phenomena led to a bizarre surge in adults dressing as cartoon characters for therapy sessions. Who knew that a mouse could be the key to mental wellness?. Fact: Did you know that people collect Mickey Mouse memorabilia for a variety of reasons? One of them could be to avoid adult responsibilities—like paying bills!.
• Headline: Nassau Museum Is at a Crossroads a Year After Changes. Impact: The museum's struggle for new leadership resulted in a nationwide trend of galleries hiring social media managers instead of curators. Art appreciation is now just a series of hashtags. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that museums are basically just places for people to pretend they understand art? The truth is, half of them are just looking for the gift shop..
• Headline: Saving the Past in Austria. Impact: Salzburg’s preservation of its cultural heritage inspired a global movement to save quaint towns, leading to a massive increase in tourism. Now every small village wants to be the 'next Salzburg'—good luck with that!. Fact: Did you know Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart? Which means, if you ever visit, you might just hear his ghost complaining about modern music!.