JUNE 25, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jets' Costly Quarterback Decision. Impact: Had the Jets not made that costly error, perhaps they would have transformed into a legendary franchise instead of the punchline they are today. A single decision echoes through the annals of football history, leading directly to a lifetime of disappointment for their fans.. Fact: Did you know that if the Jets had a dollar for every time they messed up a quarterback choice, they could probably afford to buy a decent one? Oh wait, they probably wouldn't know what to do with it!.
• Headline: Transfer of Records to CD's Takes as Much Labor as Love. Impact: The tedious process of transferring records to CDs paved the way for the digital music revolution. If it weren’t for this labor of love, we might still be stuck listening to our parents' vinyl collection on repeat.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more tedious than transferring LPs to CDs is listening to someone explain how they did it? It's like watching paint dry but with more static..
• Headline: AT HOME WITH: Caroline Knapp; Reinventing a Life With a Dog of Her Own. Impact: Caroline Knapp's bond with her dog may seem small, but it has contributed to the ever-growing trend of people choosing pets over partners. One wagging tail at a time, humanity slowly drifts away from actual relationships.. Fact: Did you know that dogs are often better listeners than most humans? They also don’t judge you for binge-watching TV shows in your pajamas—treats and belly rubs are all the approval you need!.
• Headline: A Web Archive Stretches From Air Travel to 'War and Peace'. Impact: The launch of the Web Archive indicates how digital history began to take shape, setting the stage for future generations to forget the past entirely and instead focus on memes and cat videos.. Fact: Did you know that 'War and Peace' is often overshadowed by the latest viral TikTok? Because nothing says cultural significance like a dancing cat over a literary classic!.