NOVEMBER 8, 1990

Full News Archive

• Headline: 1990 Elections: Environmental Issues Declined. Impact: The failure of environmental issues in the 1990 elections led to a series of climate summits that were attended by more lobbyists than actual scientists. If only voters had realized that ignoring green policies would lead us to climate change deniers being elected to office, we might have saved a few polar bears and avoided the Great Plastic Island.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more difficult than getting people to care about the environment in 1990 was trying to explain what a 'smartphone' would be like in 30 years?.
• Headline: Maxwell Launches Daily Horse Racing Newspaper. Impact: Maxwell's foray into horse racing journalism inadvertently sparked a whole industry of betting enthusiasts, leading to a spike in people thinking they could make a living off of gambling. Spoiler alert: most of them did not. One could say it gave birth to the modern-day 'professional bettor'—a.k.a. 'someone who lost their job.'. Fact: Fun fact: The Racing Times was not just a newspaper; it was also considered the unofficial guide to all the horses that would eventually lose their races. Talk about a punishing career choice!.
• Headline: Exploring Time Through Teapot Accessories. Impact: The obsession with time management and 'not enough time' led to the creation of productivity apps that have since taken over our lives. Fast forward a couple of decades, and we’re now all addicted to our calendars, which ironically leaves us with even less time. Kudos, modernity!. Fact: In an ironic twist, 'time management' has become the main reason we lose track of time altogether. Who knew trying to schedule an hour of 'me time' would take six hours of planning?.