MARCH 25, 1991

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• Headline: Eclectic Dining Experience in Hoboken. Impact: The eclectic dining scene in Hoboken inspired a global trend where people began to judge their friendships based on how many obscure bistros they had visited together. Friendships are now measured in entrees.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'bistro' originally referred to a small, casual restaurant in France. Now, it just means overpriced food in a trendy setting..
• Headline: Exploring Jim Morrison and the 60's. Impact: Jim Morrison's 60s legacy inspired a whole genre of 'mysterious musician' myths, leading to an unprecedented rise in conspiracy theories about who really wrote 'The Doors' songs - spoiler alert: it was probably just Jim.. Fact: Did you know that Jim Morrison often referred to himself as 'The Lizard King'? Talk about setting high expectations for your persona!.
• Headline: DANCE; 3 Groups That Found Their Own Niches. Impact: The rise of niche dance groups from 1990s led to a world where everyone thinks they can dance. Now, even your Aunt Edna believes she can bust a move at weddings, thanks to modern dance inspiration.. Fact: Did you know that 'dance like no one's watching' is usually said by people who are, in fact, NOT dancing?.
• Headline: ART; Fiction Comes To Life. Impact: The fascination with larger-than-life figures in art led to an influx of bizarre biopics, convincing future generations that all historical figures were either superheroes or supervillains.. Fact: Ever wondered how many biographers it takes to write about a legend? Apparently, about as many as it takes to screw in a light bulb: too many, and they each have a different version of the story!.
• Headline: Knock-Knock Routine Changing With Times. Impact: The changing knock-knock routine eventually resulted in a world where every doorbell is met with cringe-worthy jokes, leading to a national shortage of good punchlines.. Fact: Knock-knock jokes have been around for ages, but they peaked in popularity during the 90s, right around the time we also thought fanny packs were a good idea..
• Headline: Self-Help for Growing Ranks of Jobless. Impact: The rise of self-help for the jobless laid the groundwork for future generations to believe that motivational quotes on Instagram could replace actual job security.. Fact: Did you know that self-help books are now a billion-dollar industry? Clearly, people are willing to pay a lot to tell themselves what they already know..
• Headline: MUSIC; Sisters, as Guest Artists, To Make Trio a Quintet. Impact: The collaboration of musicians in quintets led to an era where every band tries to outnumber the last, resulting in the eventual formation of orchestras that rivaled armies.. Fact: Did you know that a quintet is just a fancy way of saying 'we couldn't find a sixth member?'.
• Headline: QUARTER NOTES: A Trimonthly Expression of Opinion; Postwar Economics. Impact: The economic fallout from the Persian Gulf War paved the way for future conflicts to be measured not just in casualties, but in how many people ended up in therapy because of the recession.. Fact: Did you know that wars are often followed by economic downturns? It's almost like they don't have a good PR strategy!.