MARCH 4, 1993

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• Headline: Indulge in Modern Self-Care Trends. Impact: This self-indulgent trend sparked a global obsession with personal care, leading to the rise of influencers who now make millions promoting their 'me-time' routines. Who knew that slathering yourself in avocado masks could lead to the downfall of society as we know it?. Fact: Did you know that the first personal care product was probably a caveperson trying to look fabulous for their date? Spoiler: it didn’t work..
• Headline: The Cheval Mirror: A Stylish Reflection. Impact: The introduction of the cheval mirror set off a chain reaction of vanity that culminated in the selfie culture we endure today. If only those 18th-century aristocrats knew that their obsession with their reflection would lead to millions of people staring at their phones all day.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Cheval' means 'horse' in French, but I guess calling it 'horse mirror' wouldn't quite have the same ring to it, would it?.
• Headline: Nationsbank's New Lending Initiative. Impact: Nationsbank's decision to lend billions to small businesses threw a lifeline to entrepreneurs, inadvertently leading to the era of overpriced artisanal toast shops and self-proclaimed 'life coaches.' Who knew that helping small businesses could lead to such a rise in pretentiousness?. Fact: Did you know that lending money to small businesses is just like giving a kid a candy bar? It usually ends up in a sugar rush of bad decisions..