OCTOBER 5, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Romantic Encounter Turns Dangerous in NYC. Impact: This dangerous New York pickup tale led to a surge in 'rom-com' movies where protagonists bond over near-death experiences. Who knew almost getting abducted could spark such passion? Couple that with social media, and now everyone thinks they're the star of their own thriller!. Fact: Did you know that actual romantic encounters in NYC are 99% more likely to lead to awkward stories than happily ever afters? Good luck, lovebirds!.
• Headline: Carter-Wallace Halts Drug Research Efforts. Impact: The decision to halt research at Carter-Wallace effectively paved the way for a new generation of pharmaceutical companies to rise from the ashes. Little did they know, this would lead to a future where everyone would be Googling their symptoms and self-diagnosing. Thanks, Carter-Wallace!. Fact: Fun fact: That $49 million charge could have funded a small country's healthcare for a year, but here we are, investing in the art of 'maybe later' in drug development..
• Headline: Oshkosh B'Gosh Leases Rockefeller Space. Impact: Oshkosh B'Gosh's focus on entertaining retailing meant that soon every store would turn into an Instagram-worthy backdrop. Fast forward to today, and we can thank them for the endless stream of influencer selfies in front of every product imaginable!. Fact: You know it's bad when even your children's clothing brand is more in-tune with the latest trends than your own wardrobe. Thanks for the reminder, Oshkosh!.