APRIL 21, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Real Live Brady Bunch Experience. Impact: If it weren't for 'The Real Live Brady Bunch,' we might never have had reality TV. Imagine a world without Kardashians and survival shows—thank you, Brady kids, for paving the way for our guilty pleasures!. Fact: Did you know that the Brady Bunch was initially intended to be a serious drama about the challenges of blended families? Thankfully, they opted for the laugh track instead!.
• Headline: Franklin's Glass Armonica Innovation. Impact: Franklin's wine glass music led to the invention of the modern glass harmonica, which then inspired countless musical oddities. Just imagine a world where every dinner party had its own soundtrack of wine glass symphonies—now that's a party trick!. Fact: Did you know that Franklin also invented bifocals? Talk about multitasking; he was literally seeing the world in two ways at once!.
• Headline: Housatonic River's Famous Trout Fishing. Impact: The Housatonic's fame for trout fishing may have led to more hipster fishing spots, complete with artisanal bait shops and organic catch-and-release practices. Tinder dates in hip waders, anyone?. Fact: Did you know that trout can actually live for up to 20 years? Talk about commitment issues; these fish might just be waiting for the right angler!.
• Headline: Yale Study Measuring Radon's Link to Cancer. Impact: This study on radon could've sparked an entire movement of health-conscious homeowners, leading to the invention of radon detectors and countless 'healthy home' blogs. Thanks, Yale, for giving us another thing to worry about!. Fact: Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking? So, if you're a chain smoker living in a radon-rich home, congratulations, you're living dangerously!.
• Headline: Making a Difference; A Risky Game of Chicken for an Ailing Tucson Utility. Impact: Carmen Cicero's rise could have sparked a renaissance of Newark artists, leading to a new cultural movement that glorifies the city's art scene. Who knew Newark would become the next Brooklyn?. Fact: Did you know that the Guggenheim Museum's spiral design is meant to mimic a snail shell? Talk about a slow art experience!.
• Headline: ART; Exuberance Coupled With Insight. Impact: The front yard as a ‘face’ could have led to an explosion of suburban landscaping trends, resulting in a decade where every neighbor tried to outdo each other with topiary contests. Welcome to the age of the 'lawn wars.'. Fact: Did you know that the front yard is often where people hide their dead lawn? It’s like a graveyard for grass—just don’t let the neighbors know!.
• Headline: The Cultivated Gardener; A Front Garden Brings Changes to a Home's Face. Impact: Leslie Lee's play about WWII's Black pilots could have inspired a whole new wave of socially conscious theater, leading to a Hollywood that actually acknowledges the contributions of minorities. Imagine the shock!. Fact: Did you know that many of the Black pilots from WWII faced discrimination even after their heroic service? It's a great reminder that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction!.
• Headline: THEATER; World War II's Black Pilots Fought on Two Fronts.