AUGUST 30, 1991

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• Headline: The Dark Turn of a Beloved Doll. Impact: When the cute little killer doll became a box office hit, it inadvertently paved the way for the creation of an entire genre of horror toys. Fast forward a few decades, and we now have an entire aisle in toy stores dedicated to plush demons and action figures with dark backstories. Who knew nightmares could be so marketable?. Fact: Did you know that before this trend, dolls were primarily used for sweet childhood memories? Now, parents are just hoping their kids don’t wake up to a horror movie scenario in the middle of the night..
• Headline: A Matter Of Mistaken Eminence Film Overview. Impact: The mistaken election of a portly priest to the papacy led to a series of increasingly bizarre events in Vatican history. Eventually, the Catholic Church found itself in a sitcom-like scenario, leading to a new reality show about ‘Who Wants to Be Pope?’ that became a global sensation. Spoiler alert: the final episode had a surprise twist involving a cat.. Fact: You know, the Vatican has a long history of intrigue, but it's nice to see they can have a laugh about it. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a good farce when the stakes are divine?.
• Headline: Kips Ridge: Unoccupied Luxury Townhouses. Impact: The real estate recession at Kips Ridge triggered a chain reaction where unsold luxury units became the hot new trend for hipster co-working spaces. Fast forward a few years, and now you’ll find overpriced avocado toast and artisanal coffee being served in what used to be multi-million dollar homes. Talk about a downgrade!. Fact: Fun fact: the term 'luxury' is relative. In a recession, it can mean simply having a roof over your head that doesn’t leak—bonus points if it’s within 12 miles of Manhattan!.