APRIL 19, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Housing Boom in Bucks County. Impact: This housing project in Pennsylvania might seem mundane, but it set off a chain reaction. As new homes sprang up, so did the need for more coffee shops, which led to the rise of artisanal coffee culture. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly everyone is arguing over the merits of cold brew vs. nitro coffee, while housing prices skyrocket, and the term 'gentrification' becomes a buzzword at every dinner party.. Fact: Did you know that the first coffee shop in the U.S. opened in 1670? So, really, these housing developments just paved the way for hipster coffee enthusiasts to take over the world, one overpriced latte at a time..
• Headline: Review of '2 Wives and the Men Who Make Them Unhappy'. Impact: The release of this film about two wives and their unhappy husbands may have inadvertently inspired countless sitcoms, where the punchline is often 'Men are clueless!' This has led to a cultural phenomenon where every married couple feels the need to reenact their version of the 'happy wife, happy life' mantra, with varying degrees of success.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'happy wife, happy life' has been around for centuries, proving that even back in the day, men were trying to figure out how to keep their wives from being unhappy—too bad they didn't have a manual!.