FEBRUARY 25, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Valerie Foley's Financial Milestone. Impact: Valerie Foley's complaint about credit not being given led to an entire movement where people began demanding credit for everything. Now, kids expect credit for simply existing and receiving their morning cereal.. Fact: In 1995, the average income was so low that people actually celebrated finding a quarter in the couch. Now, we just celebrate finding Wi-Fi..
• Headline: Exploring Delta's Skymiles Credit Card. Impact: The launch of the Skymiles credit card set off a chain reaction of financial chaos, leading to people trying to fly as much as they could to earn miles. Consequently, flight attendants now have a secret handshake to identify fellow frequent fliers.. Fact: The only thing smoother than your credit card application process is the credit card company's ability to charge you for every little thing, including breathing while flying..
• Headline: SOAPBOX;Starlight Over 10th Avenue. Impact: The author's view from their fifth-floor walk-up sparked a revolution in urban living. Suddenly, everyone wanted a view, leading to the invention of 'virtual windows' that project scenic views onto blank walls.. Fact: In Manhattan, having a view is now considered a luxury, right alongside owning a pet rock and being able to afford rent..
• Headline: DINING OUT;Chicken Stands Out at New Steakhouse. Impact: The opening of a new steakhouse instead of an Italian restaurant solidified the idea that food trends can be as fleeting as a Snapchat story. Now, people are just waiting for 'cereal cafes' to be the next big thing.. Fact: Woodmere's culinary scene is so dynamic that if you blink, you might miss an entire restaurant genre. One minute it's Italian, the next it’s a fusion of sushi and tacos..
• Headline: MAKING IT WORK;Floating in Limbo. Impact: Captain Sreto Petrovic's cold demeanor on his cargo vessel inspired countless memes about sailors being perpetually cold. Now, there's a whole genre of 'sailor humor' that involves complaining about the weather.. Fact: Being a captain means you have to look tough, even in the freezing cold. That's why they invented beards—it's like a built-in scarf!.
• Headline: YOUR TAXES;Filing Electronically Remains for the Few. Impact: The prediction of electronic tax filing replaced the midnight rush at post offices with chaos in living rooms as families frantically clicked 'submit' while arguing over who forgot to gather the receipts.. Fact: The idea of electronic filing was so revolutionary that it made people believe they could file their taxes while simultaneously watching cat videos. Spoiler alert: They couldn't..
• Headline: More Fathers Are Choosing To Become At-Home Dads. Impact: John Clements' choice to become an at-home dad sparked a movement that made stay-at-home fathers as popular as avocado toast. Now, 'dad bloggers' have become the new influencers.. Fact: The term 'Mr. Mom' became outdated faster than the last iPhone model. Now, at-home dads prefer titles like 'Chief Family Officer' or 'Diaper Duty Specialist.'.