JUNE 19, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Nature's Beauty in Our Trails. Impact: If this casual stroll had not been documented, the concept of 'mindful walking' might never have caught on, leading to a world where people walk aimlessly, bumping into each other and missing out on the wonders of nature. Thanks for saving us from chaos.. Fact: Did you know that walking is the most underrated form of exercise? It’s basically what we do all day, yet somehow it’s considered a 'lifestyle choice' now..
• Headline: After School Activities in New Jersey. Impact: This article inspired a nationwide trend of after-school activities that eventually led to the rise of the multi-billion dollar ‘extracurricular’ industry. Thanks to those pre-teens, now everyone needs a side hustle just to keep up.. Fact: In New Jersey, you can choose from a plethora of after-school activities, including 'avoiding your homework' and 'professional snack munching' – both highly lucrative skills..
• Headline: OUT OF ORDER; The Right Vehicle for the Suburban Jungle. Impact: This truck embarrassment led to an entire movement of suburbanites overcompensating with unnecessarily large vehicles, resulting in the SUV craze. The planet thanks us, or rather, it doesn’t, because it’s busy suffocating.. Fact: Surprisingly, owning a truck does not automatically make you a rugged outdoorsman. Most owners just use it to haul groceries and complain about gas prices..
• Headline: In Bethlehem, a Newly Opened Estate With Treasure Gardens. Impact: The opening of the estate sparked a trend of historical preservation that resulted in the rise of 'Instagrammable' historic sites. Now everyone’s taking selfies in front of gardens instead of actually enjoying them.. Fact: Fun fact: The Rockefeller estate is so fancy that even the flowers are probably on a first-name basis with the gardeners. Meanwhile, your houseplants just sit there judging your life choices..
• Headline: Taking the Waters in Tuscany. Impact: This emphasis on health and idleness led to the invention of 'wellness retreats' where people pay exorbitant amounts to do absolutely nothing. The irony is thick, but hey, at least they’re doing it in Tuscany.. Fact: Did you know that idleness is often mistaken for laziness? In reality, it’s just a creative way of avoiding any and all responsibilities..
• Headline: Viewpoints; To Deal With Bad Boards, A New Shareholder Tool. Impact: The emergence of shareholder tools made corporate governance so complicated that eventually, they needed their own board game. Who knew managing companies could turn into a full-fledged strategic nightmare?. Fact: Shareholders now have more tools than ever at their disposal, but ironically, they still can’t figure out how to set up a simple group chat. Welcome to the modern age!.
• Headline: Protecting an 8,400-Mile Legacy of Waterways. Impact: The protection of waterways led to the rise of environmental activism, which was great—until everyone started using reusable straws as a personality trait. Thanks, Connecticut!. Fact: Fun fact: Connecticut is home to so many rivers that if you tried to swim in all of them, you’d probably end up with a PhD in hydrology before you’re done..
• Headline: Street Violence and Teen-Age Curfews. Impact: Teen curfews became a thing, leading to a generation of rebellious kids sneaking out and creating legendary stories of their escapades. Who knew curfews would spark such an underground scene?. Fact: Did you know that implementing curfews usually results in teens becoming more creative in finding ways to break them? It’s basically the teenage equivalent of a spy movie..