NOVEMBER 4, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Rocking Chairs. Impact: The furniture industry spiraled into a frenzy, leading to an unexpected revolution in ergonomic designs. If only they knew that one day people would be spending 8+ hours a day sitting and complaining about back pain. Who knew that rocking chairs would spawn the modern office chair? Thanks, 18th-century trendsetters!. Fact: Did you know that people used to think chairs were just for the elite? Imagine a world where your grandma had to stand while she knitted. Awkward..
• Headline: Returning Home: The Hughes' House Hunt. Impact: Little did Mary Ann and Stanley know that their quest for homeownership would kickstart a suburban sprawl that would eventually lead to traffic jams, cookie-cutter houses, and the invention of the glorified 'open concept' living room. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Fun fact: the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. So, good luck with that house hunt!.
• Headline: The Art of Professional Pet Sitting. Impact: Joan Edwards unknowingly paved the way for the pet industry boom. If only she could see how many people would pay to have someone else walk their dogs. Spoiler: it's a lot. Who knew canine royalty would emerge?. Fact: If you think dog-sitting is a new concept, just remember that Cleopatra had a pet dog named Gamen. Talk about ancient pet envy!.
• Headline: HORSE RACING; Breeders' Cup Crowded With Previous Winners. Impact: The Breeders' Cup solidified horse racing as a premier sport, leading to a society obsessed with betting, fancy hats, and the phrase 'it's not about the winning, it's about the taking part'—which, spoiler alert, nobody actually believes.. Fact: Did you know that horses have been racing since ancient Greece? So, if there's a horse that runs faster than your bank account, don’t be surprised!.
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; Banc One To Purchase Liberty Bank. Impact: In a deal that would make Wall Street bankers weep with joy, Banc One's acquisition of Liberty Bank would eventually lead to a world where banking is more about mergers than service. Thanks for the excitement, guys!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'money talks' comes from the fact that, well, it actually can? Too bad we can't hear it because it's always too busy funding mergers!.