AUGUST 16, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vibrant Polymer Clay Art Exhibition. Impact: This vibrant clay art movement sparked a wave of DIY craft enthusiasts who inadvertently created the Pinterest culture we know today. Yes, folks, that avocado toast you see everywhere started with someone trying to replicate a clay creation.. Fact: Did you know that polymer clay was originally developed as a doll-making material? Now it's a hipster's dream come true!.
• Headline: Discover Westchester's Cultural Events Weekly. Impact: This guide not only helped Westchester residents plan their weekends, but it also initiated the eternal struggle of trying to find parking at overpriced cultural events—rippling through time to today’s endless search for a good brunch spot.. Fact: Westchester is known for its rich culture and even richer residents who think $20 avocado toast is a bargain!.
• Headline: Park Priorities. Impact: Carl Pope's response to park noise initiated a decades-long debate that ultimately led to the creation of the first National Parks Quiet Zone, where the only sounds allowed are the whispers of tourists marveling at nature's beauty.. Fact: Did you know that the Sierra Club was founded in 1892? That's right, they’ve been worrying about nature longer than you've been worrying about your Wi-Fi connection!.
• Headline: Q&A/Dr. Fredrica Rudell; Shopping With a Social Conscience. Impact: Dr. Rudell’s insights on conscious shopping sparked a movement where consumers became so aware that they started analyzing the ethical implications of their coffee choices, contributing to the rise of overpriced, artisanal coffee shops everywhere.. Fact: A 2019 survey revealed that 90% of consumers say they want to shop with a social conscience—while 100% of them still buy fast fashion. Go figure!.
• Headline: TV Looks at a Field of Daredevils' Dreams. Impact: This documentary rekindled America’s love affair with aviation, leading to the eventual rise of the travel vlogger—because who doesn’t want to watch someone else live their dream of turbulence and airport delays?. Fact: Did you know that Long Island is home to the first-ever commercial airport? And yet, it still has the same amount of traffic as a New York City street!.
• Headline: Contest for Big Tomatoes Coming Back, Even Bigger. Impact: This annual tomato contest not only sparked fierce competitions but also inadvertently led to the creation of the world's most ridiculous Instagram filters—after all, nothing says 'summer' like a perfect tomato selfie.. Fact: Did you know that tomatoes are technically a fruit? Which means that eating ketchup on your fries is basically a fruit salad. You're welcome!.
• Headline: INVESTING IT; Schwab Tries to Show That It's Time to Switch. Impact: Schwab’s attempt to persuade customers to switch funds initiated a massive revolution in the investment world, leading to the rise of the 'robo-advisor'—because who wouldn’t want a robot managing their money?. Fact: Charles Schwab was founded in 1971, and their motto is 'Investing made easy'—just like your high school math teacher promised!.
• Headline: Water, Water Everywhere, So Why Not Enjoy It?; How to Become A Confident Sailor In 2 Easy Lessons. Impact: Marcelle’s rookie sailing experience inspired countless others to take up sailing, even if they could barely row a canoe, leading to a generation of people who think they can navigate the seas based on a YouTube tutorial.. Fact: Sailing has been around for thousands of years, but it’s only in recent history that people started doing it for fun instead of necessity. Thank you, Instagram!.
• Headline: Serbian Troops Step Up Terror in Kosovo. Impact: The terror in Kosovo triggered international interventions that reshaped global diplomacy, proving that sometimes, a bad neighborhood can lead to a whole new world of peace treaties and political drama.. Fact: The Kosovo War was one of the last major conflicts in Europe before the 21st century, reminding us that peace is always just a ceasefire away..