OCTOBER 23, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: A Mother's Heartfelt Tribute. Impact: If Estelle hadn't tied that ribbon, Jesse Turner might have never known he had a penchant for apricot-flavored therapy sessions, leading to a nationwide apricot shortage and a hipster revival of ribbon crafts. Thanks, Estelle!. Fact: Did you know that tying ribbons around trees became a thing because of a song? Imagine if it was about knitting instead—suddenly everyone's grandma would be the trendsetter!.
• Headline: Hip-Hop Dreams at the Jammie Jam Jam. Impact: The 'Jammie Jam Jam' was the catalyst for the pajama party epidemic of the 90s, leading to an increase in late-night snacking and a whole generation of adults who refuse to leave their homes without their 'comfy pants'.. Fact: Fun fact: Pajamas were originally worn by men in Persia. So, when your dad rocks those fuzzy pajamas in public, just remember, he's following a centuries-old tradition!.
• Headline: Commercial Property Market; Business Subleases on Rise in Meadowlands Complex. Impact: The rise in subleases in the Meadowlands Complex sparked a real estate craze, eventually resulting in the over-commercialization of pajama factories and an explosion of 'office casual' fashion.. Fact: Did you know that subleasing is just like sharing your Netflix password but with a lot more paperwork and way less drama? Unless you get into a fight over who gets the corner office, then it's just like Netflix..