APRIL 28, 1991

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• Headline: Bali: A Historical Traveler's Paradise. Impact: Bali's charm had a butterfly effect that led to the creation of countless Instagram accounts dedicated to 'wanderlust.' Now, every beach pic comes with a side of envy and a sprinkle of FOMO.. Fact: Did you know that Bali's reception was so good, it's basically the original model for all vacation spots? Sorry, Hawaii..
• Headline: The New Case for Woman Power. Impact: The surge of women pumping iron led to a fitness revolution that eventually resulted in the rise of athleisure wear. Now everyone thinks they look good just because they own stretchy pants.. Fact: Did you know that lifting weights can actually help you lift things? Like your self-esteem and a bag of groceries at the same time!.
• Headline: New Niantic Drawbridge Should Reduce Gridlock. Impact: The new drawbridge, while initially intended to ease traffic, instead led to a spike in local gossip about how long it takes to cross a bridge. Who knew that construction could change the social landscape?. Fact: Did you know that most traffic jams are caused by people trying to figure out how many times they can hit the horn before someone gets mad?.
• Headline: ART; Focusing In on Super-Realism. Impact: As artists embraced super-realism, the world became inundated with hyper-detailed art. This ultimately led to the creation of 'you won't believe it's not a photo' art shows, which had the unintended consequence of making us question our eyesight.. Fact: Did you know that super-realism in art is just a really fancy way of saying, 'Look, I can paint better than your iPhone camera'?.
• Headline: FORUM; Behind the Choosing of the F-22. Impact: The F-22 contract decision created a ripple effect in military spending, leading to a bewildering amount of technology being developed that could probably also be used to make a killer drone delivery service. Thanks, military industrial complex!. Fact: Did you know that the F-22 can fly faster than most people can argue about its expense? Try beating that in a debate!.
• Headline: FORUM; What Shareholders Really Want. Impact: This revelation about shareholder desires led to a dramatic overhaul of corporate policies, resulting in more companies pretending to care about social issues, which is essentially just a PR move wrapped in a bow.. Fact: Did you know that shareholders are like toddlers? They want what they want, and good luck explaining why they can’t have candy for dinner..
• Headline: Minority-Group District Likely in Suffolk. Impact: The redistricting process brought about a wave of political activism, inspiring future generations to engage in grassroots movements. Who knew a pencil and protractor could change the face of democracy?. Fact: Did you know that redistricting is basically a political game of Tetris? Only instead of clearing lines, they’re just trying to make everyone as confused as possible..