MARCH 2, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: IDX Systems Expands to Boston. Impact: IDX Systems Corporation's purchase of the Boston office building led to the creation of a new tech hub, which inadvertently inspired a local coffee shop to start serving gluten-free avocado toast. This culinary trend would eventually fuel a nationwide obsession and contribute to the rise of hipster culture, complete with ironic mustaches and artisanal everything.. Fact: Did you know that the office building is so large it has its own zip code? Just kidding—it's not quite that special, but it does have enough space for a small army of overworked software developers..
• Headline: Tonya Harding's Troubled Return to Figure Skating. Impact: Tonya Harding's eighth-place finish at the Winter Olympics became a catalyst for reality TV, inspiring producers to create 'Ice Queens: The Real Figure Skaters of America.' Fast forward, this genre became a breeding ground for drama, leading to a reality show about competitive knitting that somehow got more viewers than the Olympics.. Fact: Did you know that Tonya Harding's life could fill a soap opera script? Complete with love interests, scandal, and a soundtrack of '90s grunge, it's a wonder no one has cast her in a biopic yet..
• Headline: Spurs Rise with Robinson's Dominance. Impact: The Spurs' rise coinciding with David Robinson's play led to the invention of a new basketball strategy called the 'Abstinence Approach', where players abstain from scoring in hopes of moral superiority. Surprisingly, this didn’t catch on, but it did create a new line of motivational posters.. Fact: Did you know that David Robinson once considered a career in the Navy before realizing that slam-dunking was far more lucrative? Who knew jumping into a sea of fans could earn you more than jumping into the ocean?.