JULY 30, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Jersey State Police Leadership Change. Impact: The appointment of Carson Dunbar as the new commander ignited a series of events that resulted in a decade-long shift in policing strategies. This ultimately led to a viral TikTok trend where police officers started dancing during traffic stops to 'de-escalate' situations.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, people will think 'Commander of State Police' sounds cooler than 'Superintendent of State Police'? Spoiler: it doesn’t..
• Headline: Children's Movie Reviews from 1999. Impact: The mixed reviews of 'The Haunting' caused a chain reaction in the film industry, leading to an entire genre of movies where critics only reviewed films based on their snackability factor.. Fact: The real horror was how many popcorn kernels ended up stuck in the couch during that family movie night. Beware!.
• Headline: Snacking Today: Any Time and Anywhere. Impact: The rise of snacking culture led to the invention of the 'snack-tionary' – a dictionary for all the weird snack combinations that people claim are 'delicious'.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, there will be a national holiday dedicated to snacking? It’s called 'Every Day'!.
• Headline: Unleashing Early Music's Drama. Impact: Philip Pickett's innovative music performance led to a renaissance of early music appreciation, which eventually culminated in a bizarre trend where medieval instruments became the go-to for modern pop songs.. Fact: Fun fact: The lute will one day be the instrument of choice for hipster coffee shops. Just wait until you see the barista strumming while making your mocha!.