NOVEMBER 1, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Mystery of Napoleon's Vest. Impact: This investigation into Napoleon's fashion choices led to an underground movement of historical reenactors obsessively debating his vest style, which eventually birthed an entire genre of 'Napoleon Chic' in modern fashion.. Fact: Fun fact: Napoleon's vest was so popular that historians are still trying to figure out whether it was the vest that conquered Europe or the man inside it!.
• Headline: Navigating Retirement Withdrawal Strategies. Impact: This article led to a nationwide panic among retirees who suddenly believed their retirement accounts were like a game of roulette. As a result, bingo halls across the country saw a spike in attendance.. Fact: Did you know that most people plan their retirements with the same precision as they do their weekend brunch? Spoiler: It's not enough..
• Headline: Allied-Signal's No-Excuses Boss Tries for an Encore. Impact: Bossidy's aggressive tactics inspired a generation of corporate leaders to think that yelling louder at employees would magically fix their problems. Spoiler alert: it didn't.. Fact: Did you know that 'no-excuses' management is just code for 'I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm going to make you feel bad about it'?.
• Headline: Voters Will Be Asked To Cap State Spending. Impact: This measure prompted voters to think caps were a good idea for everything, leading to a nationwide trend where people started capping their dreams and aspirations as well.. Fact: Did you know that 'capping' state spending is just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's pretend we can budget like adults'?.
• Headline: HORSE RACING; In an Upset, Fraise Is Titan of the Turf. Impact: This stunning horse racing upset led to a nationwide obsession with underdog stories, resulting in countless movies and a new trend of betting on tortoises instead of horses.. Fact: Did you know that the real winner of horse races is usually the betting house? Just like in life, the house always wins!.
• Headline: DANCE; Feld's Balletic Creativity Never Seems to Stop. Impact: Feld's unrelenting creativity spurred a generation of dancers to believe they were all capable of producing 75 masterpieces too—spoiler alert, they weren't. But hey, at least they tried.. Fact: Did you know that ballet dancers are basically athletes who also happen to be part-time contortionists? Flexibility is their superpower, and yes, it hurts..
• Headline: Viewpoints; Coming Clean on Compensation. Impact: The SEC's regulations led to a tidal wave of transparency, causing corporate executives to start sweating bullets at the thought of their paychecks being scrutinized—hence the rise of the 'disappearing act.'. Fact: Fun fact: Transparency in executive pay is still an oxymoron, much like 'jumbo shrimp' or 'government efficiency.'.