DECEMBER 26, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: ART; In Stamford, a Shaker Exhibition That Dispels Myths. Impact: This exhibit not only changed perceptions about the Shakers but also sparked a nationwide trend of people trying to live simpler lives, which inevitably led to the invention of the minimalist coffee table book.. Fact: The Shakers believed in simplicity and craftsmanship—so naturally, they were way ahead of the hipster curve!.
• Headline: Supermarkets Wage Hi-Tech War on Theft. Impact: The war on supermarket theft led to the rise of self-checkout machines, which have since contributed to the alarming increase in awkward social interactions between customers and machines.. Fact: Turns out, the most shocking thing about shoplifting is that it’s often done by people who could probably afford what they’re stealing. Go figure!.
• Headline: MUSIC; Tribute to Lane's 66 Years as a Composer. Impact: Burton Lane’s legacy inspired generations of composers, leading to an unprecedented increase in Broadway shows that feature songs about existential crises and overly complicated love triangles.. Fact: Lane's songs are so catchy that they could probably distract an entire room of people from their problems—at least for a few minutes!.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE. Impact: The final production of 'The Nutcracker' led to a surge in holiday-themed performances, eventually resulting in a bizarre trend of seasonal ballets that included everything from 'The Nutcracker: The Zombie Edition' to 'The Nutcracker: In Space.'. Fact: Being last can be a real achievement—unless you’re the last person to leave the holiday party. Then it’s just sad..