DECEMBER 9, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Country Kitchen Craze. Impact: This headline marks the beginning of an obsession with rustic kitchen aesthetics that would eventually lead to millions of Pinterest boards and Instagram accounts dedicated to 'farmhouse chic.' Who knew wood beams and mason jars would lead to influencer culture?. Fact: Did you know that spending money on a country kitchen can sometimes be more expensive than actually buying a small country? Just kidding—who needs land when you can have a distressed wood table?.
• Headline: Finland's Remarkable Education System. Impact: Finland's exemplary education system inspired countless nations to rethink their schooling, which ultimately led to endless debates on social media. Thanks, Finland, for giving everyone something to argue about while ignoring the real issues!. Fact: Did you know that Finland's education system is so successful that even their snowmen are educated? They get degrees in 'Chilling Out.'.
• Headline: Explore Museums from Your Living Room. Impact: This interactive video craze foreshadowed the rise of digital escapism, eventually leading to people actually believing their living rooms are an acceptable substitute for reality. Who needs real adventures when you can travel from your couch?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'armchair traveler' was originally meant for people who read travel books? Now it refers to anyone who binge-watches travel documentaries while eating chips..
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; Paper Maker Is Selling Off A Major Unit. Impact: The sale of a major paper-making unit signals the decline of traditional manufacturing, leading us down a path where we now have more types of digital paper than actual trees left standing. Thanks, Georgia-Pacific, for paving the way to a paperless society that ironically loves to print memes!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more difficult to sell than a paper-making unit in today's digital age is convincing people that a physical card is better than a text message? Good luck with that!.