NOVEMBER 21, 1993

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• Headline: Marvin Schimel's Lingerie Journey. Impact: If Marvin Schimel hadn't developed an unusual passion for women's lingerie, we might never have seen the rise of the male lingerie model. Thanks, Marvin, for pushing the boundaries of masculinity... and our comfort levels.. Fact: Did you know that the average male's understanding of women's lingerie is approximately equal to their understanding of quantum physics? Both are confusing and often involve a lot of layers..
• Headline: Revitalizing Downtown Hartford's Economy. Impact: The closure of G. Fox & Company marked the start of a long downward spiral for Hartford's retail scene, leading to the rise of online shopping and the tragic decline of window shopping. Thanks a lot, G. Fox.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'retail therapy' was coined shortly after the last G. Fox closed? Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: Viewpoints; U.S. Must Halt Corruption -- Abroad. Impact: The call to halt corruption abroad may have inadvertently inspired countless memes about politicians everywhere. Who knew that discussions about ethics could lead to so much laughter?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more corrupt than politicians is the Wi-Fi signal in a crowded cafe? At least you can trust that one won't make your life worse..
• Headline: OUT OF ORDER; The Town Mouse vs. the Country Mouse. Impact: The Mayans ditching their cities for the suburbs might have triggered an urban exodus trend that continues today. Who knew they were the original hipsters running from the city?. Fact: Did you know that the suburbs were once considered boring? Now, they’re just overpriced and full of artisanal coffee shops. Progress!.
• Headline: In Bridgeport, A Hot Meal Plus Helping Hands. Impact: The founding of the Thomas Merton House of Hospitality showed that soup kitchens could be the blueprint for community support, leading to the creation of countless other charitable initiatives. Soup really does bring people together!. Fact: Did you know that soup is the world’s way of saying 'I care'? It's a warm hug in a bowl, and it’s much easier to make than a casserole..
• Headline: ON LOCATION; A Shining Moment, A Fantasy Fulfilled: Beauty Forever. Impact: The Kinks' philosophy that 'everybody's a star' likely contributed to the rise of social media influencers, paving the way for an era where everyone's life is a performance. Thanks, Kinks, for the Instagram filter.. Fact: Did you know that if you play 'Celluloid Heroes' backward, you can hear the cries of every aspiring influencer? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be something?.
• Headline: WINE; Sampling by the Glass. Impact: State laws about wine sampling could be seen as the catalyst for the rise of underground wine tasting clubs, where the only rule is that if you spill, you chug. Cheers to that!. Fact: Did you know that wine sampling laws are the reason so many people are now experts at pretending to know what 'full-bodied' means? It’s all in the confidence and a well-placed swirl..
• Headline: Keeping the Port of Camden Vibrant. Impact: The Port of Camden's vibrancy might have inspired countless other ports to be 'vibrant,' leading to a nationwide competition for the best port. Spoiler alert: it's still Camden.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more exciting than watching a dredging project is watching paint dry? But hey, a vibrant port is at least a step up!.