AUGUST 22, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Angels Defeat Yankees with Dominant Performance. Impact: The Yankees' loss triggered a series of unfortunate events leading to the rise of duck-themed merchandise. Fast forward to today, and you can't walk into a gift shop without tripping over a rubber ducky.. Fact: Did you know that if the Yankees had won, they might have inspired a new breed of baseball-themed ducks? Instead, we got quackers instead of championships..
• Headline: New Ramp Opens for Turnpike Exits 14-14C. Impact: The opening of this ramp caused a traffic jam so epic that it inadvertently led to the invention of the podcast. People needed something to listen to while they were stuck in their cars for hours.. Fact: Fun fact: The New Jersey Turnpike was originally designed to keep drivers from getting bored. Spoiler alert: It failed miserably..
• Headline: Explore the Garden of the Slightly Macabre. Impact: Ganna Walska's eccentric garden led to the rise of Instagram influencers posing with bizarre plants. Who knew a love for weird trees could change the landscape of social media?. Fact: Lotusland took 43 years to assemble, proving that even in gardening, some people just don’t know when to stop. Talk about commitment issues!.
• Headline: Harley M. Jones, 60, Architect Who Taught at the Pratt Institute. Impact: Harley M. Jones' passing caused a ripple in the architectural community, which then led to the rise of minimalist design as a coping mechanism. Less is more, right?. Fact: Did you know that after his death, many buildings were erected in his honor? Just kidding, they were already there; he was just a little too humble to take credit..
• Headline: New Jersey Script for Dole's Tax Cut. Impact: Dole's tax cut campaign in New Jersey set off a chain reaction of political promises that would eventually lead to more tax loopholes than a Swiss cheese factory.. Fact: Fun fact: Bob Dole’s tax plan was so popular, it actually inspired a game show called 'Guess That Tax Cut!' Spoiler: Nobody won..
• Headline: 2 More Executives Leave Sunbeam. Impact: The Sunbeam executive shakeup sparked a corporate rivalry that would lead to the invention of the office stress ball. Now employees can squeeze their frustrations away!. Fact: Did you know that after these executives left, Sunbeam's products started to shine... just not in the way they intended?.
• Headline: Mets Show True Grit As Giants Just Win. Impact: The Mets' gritty performance inspired a generation of underdogs who believe that you can lose spectacularly and still be celebrated. Welcome to the age of participation trophies!. Fact: Fun fact: The score was so close that it led to a new rule in baseball: ‘If you lose by one, you still get a cookie.’.
• Headline: Paul Tishman, 96, a Developer And a Collector of African Art. Impact: Paul Tishman's legacy as a collector of African art sparked a newfound interest in cultural appreciation, leading to the rise of art galleries everywhere. The more you know!. Fact: Did you know that at 96, Tishman was one of the oldest developers? He probably had more real estate than friends—just sayin’..