JANUARY 28, 1992

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• Headline: The Electric Chair: A Disturbing Tale. Impact: If only the meatpacker had known that his electric chair would inspire a future generation of horror film enthusiasts to create an entire genre around bad decisions and poor life choices. Who knew a chair could spark the rise of slasher flicks and reality TV shows about bad choices?. Fact: Electric chairs were once considered a humane alternative to hanging. So, you know, progress!.
• Headline: Revitalizing South Hills Mall. Impact: This mall renovation was the beginning of a national obsession with making old shopping centers look shiny and new, leading to the inevitable rise of Instagram influencers taking selfies in front of mall fountains. Thanks, 1974 South Hills Mall, for paving the way for 'influencer culture'—we owe you one.. Fact: In the age of online shopping, malls are basically just elaborate settings for people to walk around and pretend they aren't just there for the free air conditioning..