JULY 16, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labrador's Elemental Appeal. Impact: The magical ferry ride inspired a series of whimsical stories that led to a new genre of literature, 'Ferry Fantasies.' This genre inspired a cult following, resulting in a worldwide trend of people taking ferries just to write novels that no one reads.. Fact: Did you know that fog banks are just nature's way of saying, 'Surprise! You didn't see that coming!'?.
• Headline: A Heartfelt Encounter on a Plane. Impact: Angie Glick’s moment of connection ignited a global movement to foster empathy for rare diseases, inadvertently leading to the creation of a reality show titled 'Love on the Plane' where contestants must win the hearts of strangers with medical conditions. It was a hit until the lawyers got involved.. Fact: Neurofibromatosis, or elephant man's disease, is not contagious, but love on planes? That could be a real threat..
• Headline: Home Clinic: Fixing Stuck Doors. Impact: The 'Hinge Revolution' began after this article, leading to a worldwide shortage of door hinges as people took to modifying their doors to swing both ways. This created a black market for hinges, and a new profession: 'Hinge Consultants.'. Fact: If your door is not closing properly, it’s probably just being dramatic. Doors can be such divas!.
• Headline: OUT OF ORDER; Walking Is a Gentle Exercise, Right?. Impact: The baby boomers' newfound love for gentle exercise led to the invention of 'Chair Yoga,' which sparked a multi-billion dollar industry in yoga chairs that also sell essential oils for added relaxation. Who knew sitting could be so profitable?. Fact: Apparently, the only thing that can gather more dust than a neglected exercise machine is the optimism of a baby boomer..
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE. Impact: The Brookhaven Choral Festival became a cultural phenomenon that encouraged mass singing competitions, leading to the rise of 'Choral Idol' where amateur choirs compete for fame and a record deal, much to the chagrin of actual musicians.. Fact: More than 300 choral singers? Sounds like a recipe for a very loud neighborhood complaint!.
• Headline: ART; The Human Figure Put Through Paces. Impact: The Gertrude White Gallery's focus on female artists led to an unprecedented wave of feminist art, which inadvertently caused a revival in the male-dominated art world where men tried to cash in by wearing aprons and calling themselves 'feminist allies' – a move that backfired spectacularly.. Fact: The Y.W.C.A. is like that reliable friend who always shows up, even when you secretly wish they wouldn’t..
• Headline: HOME CLINIC; To Swing Freely Doors May Need an Extra Bit of Assistance. Impact: Meyer Vaisman's whimsical turkey art led to a bizarre trend of turkey-themed fashion, resulting in a line of haute couture outfits that only the most avant-garde could pull off. Thanksgiving was never the same.. Fact: Did you know that fancy-dressed turkeys might actually be a cry for help? Fashion is tough, even for birds..
• Headline: ART; Frescoing to Focus on Geometric Works.