JULY 10, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lake Mohegan's Summer Rituals Uncovered. Impact: If only the people at Lake Mohegan had known that every summer ritual would inadvertently lead to an influx of Instagram influencers trying to capture the perfect beach shot, they might have built a moat instead.. Fact: Lake Mohegan has seen more 'influencers' than actual fish in recent years. We're not sure which is more dangerous..
• Headline: Baby at a Crawl: Slapstick Adventure. Impact: The infant version of 'Home Alone' might have inspired a generation of kids to set elaborate traps, leading to the invention of safety regulations in homes. Thanks, little Kevin!. Fact: Parents everywhere now panic at the thought of leaving their toddlers alone with a box of Legos—thank you, Hollywood!.
• Headline: Innovative Dream House in the Hamptons. Impact: Setsuo Ito's 'Dream House' on the hill may have started a trend of overpriced homes with stunning views, leading to a housing crisis where aesthetics are valued over practicality. Who needs a kitchen anyway?. Fact: Le Corbusier never had to deal with property taxes. Lucky guy..
• Headline: How a Pizza Just Says 'No' To Pepperoni. Impact: The red potato pizza's victory in Las Vegas may have inadvertently caused a culinary revolution, where pizzas are now judged by their weird toppings rather than their flavors. Thanks, potato pizza!. Fact: Next on the menu: a pizza topped with chocolate and pickles. Because, why not?.
• Headline: SOAPBOX; Therapy in the Ladies' Room. Impact: Working in a former ladies' lounge led to the radical idea that emotional support can occur anywhere, including public restrooms. This was the genesis of therapy in unconventional spaces.. Fact: You might want to rethink using a public restroom as a 'safe space.' Just saying..
• Headline: WHAT'S DOING IN; San Diego. Impact: San Diego's summer fun has influenced countless vacation plans, causing a spike in sunscreen sales and an alarming increase in sunburned tourists. Thanks, Beach Boys!. Fact: The Beach Boys have yet to comment on the multitude of sunburns caused by their 'California fun' anthems..
• Headline: A Special Place for Those With AIDS. Impact: The establishment of a home for those with AIDS helped shift societal views on care and compassion, leading to greater awareness and advocacy for health care rights. A true beacon of hope.. Fact: The house's history as a factory worker's residence is a poignant reminder of how far we've come in terms of community care..
• Headline: Recalling the Leisurely Heyday of the Paddle Wheelers. Impact: The paddle wheelers' heyday exhibition likely encouraged a romanticism of the past, leading to a resurgence of steamboat nostalgia—because who wouldn't want to travel like it's the 1800s?. Fact: Paddle wheelers were basically the Uber boats of their time. Just with fewer safety regulations and more coal dust..