MARCH 28, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mohegan Tribe's Fight for Casino Rights. Impact: The Mohegan tribe's battle for gambling rights set off a domino effect that ultimately led to the rise of online gambling, where you can now lose money from the comfort of your couch while binge-watching reality TV. Thanks, Mohegans!. Fact: Gambling is the only sport where losing money is considered a hobby. Who knew?.
• Headline: Discover the Vibrant Life of Naples. Impact: Naples' decision to open its treasures to the world led to a tourism boom that created a demand for pizza, which eventually caused an international crisis over pineapple toppings. Thanks a lot, Naples!. Fact: Naples is where pizza was invented, so if you ever meet someone who doesn't like it, just assume they're from a parallel universe..
• Headline: Insurance Direct Purchase Dilemmas. Impact: The insurance debate sparked a revolution in consumer rights that eventually led to the rise of online insurance platforms, allowing you to buy policies while simultaneously ignoring your own mortality. Progress!. Fact: Insurance companies are like relationships; if they start asking for a commission, it's time to reconsider your options..
• Headline: ON THE JOB WITH: Chris Koronios; Diner Food With Personal Touch. Impact: Chris Koronios' diner became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring a reality TV show about the chaotic lives of diner owners, because who doesn’t want to watch people fry eggs under pressure?. Fact: Diners are the original social networks; where else can you eavesdrop on everyone’s life drama while enjoying a slice of pie?.
• Headline: Island Equestrians Turning to Dressage. Impact: The rise of dressage as a popular sport led to a surge in horse therapy programs, where people learn that their horse is just as confused about their life choices as they are.. Fact: Dressage is basically equine ballet, where horses are expected to perform pirouettes while their riders pretend they're not completely lost..
• Headline: Beach Access Could Be Cut Up to Half. Impact: The beach access reduction became a rallying point for environmentalists, who then took on a whole new career as amateur sand conservationists. Beaches: now only for the elite!. Fact: Erosion is nature's way of saying, 'You should have picked a better spot for your beach house.'.
• Headline: Your Own Account; The Long-Term-Care Spat. Impact: The long-term-care insurance spat led to countless debates on social media, where everyone suddenly became an expert on health care policies, because obviously, Twitter is the best place for nuanced discussion.. Fact: Long-term care insurance is like that friend who only shows up when things get serious; you don’t realize how much you need it until it’s too late..