APRIL 8, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hawks Triumph Over Struggling Knicks. Impact: Little did anyone know that this Knicks defeat would lead to a generation of fans becoming more interested in knitting than basketball. The knitting boom in New York was directly correlated with Knicks' failures, creating the largest wool market ever seen.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks have been unraveling longer than your last relationship? But hey, at least your heartache didn't lead to more knitting, right?.
• Headline: Positive Impact of Tailor-Made Diet. Impact: Marian's carb-cutting diet inspired a global movement that caused pasta production to plummet and resulted in a new Italian-American feud over the authenticity of spaghetti squash.. Fact: Did you know that 'eating well' doesn't include the extra slice of pizza you keep promising yourself you'll skip tomorrow? Spoiler: you won't..
• Headline: New Breed of College All-Star; Columbia Pays Top Dollar for Economics Heavy Hitter. Impact: Robert J. Barro's hefty salary sparked an arms race among universities, resulting in a bidding war that eventually led to schools offering economics degrees bundled with free avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that paying top dollar for economists is like buying a fancy car and still having to take the bus? Just because it looks good doesn't mean it gets you anywhere..
• Headline: Their Test: Creme Brulee for 350; Cornell Hospitality Students Keep an Eye on the Future. Impact: The success of Cornell's hospitality students led to an unforeseen boom in culinary reality shows, ultimately resulting in a world where cooking is more competitive than professional sports.. Fact: Did you know that making creme brulee for 350 is a lot like making excuses for why you didn't go to the gym? One sounds impressive, the other just sounds like a lie..
• Headline: Restaurants; Beyond Paella and Pitchers of Sangria. Impact: Ruth Reichl's review spurred an international quest to find the next big food trend, which led to a bizarre obsession with edible glitter and avocado-infused everything. Thanks, Ruth!. Fact: Did you know that restaurants can be trendsetters? Just look at how 'gluten-free' became a lifestyle choice instead of a last resort!.