SEPTEMBER 28, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Jersey's Rise in Medical Excellence. Impact: As New Jersey's hospitals became the go-to for medical stars, a butterfly flapped its wings, leading to an influx of patients who inadvertently started a local trend for hospital food reviews. Soon, Yelp had a whole new category: 'Gourmet Grits and IV Drips'.. Fact: Did you know that New Jersey is often referred to as the 'Garden State'? Apparently, they meant the garden of medical breakthroughs and 24-hour diners..
• Headline: Exploring Ethics in Human Embryo Research. Impact: Brigid Hogan's work on human embryo research not only pushed scientific boundaries but also ignited a debate that would eventually lead to the creation of a reality show titled 'Embryo Wars: Who's the Daddy?', proving that people will watch anything.. Fact: Did you know that before becoming a leading expert, Brigid Hogan probably thought 'embryology' was just a fancy way to describe her gardening hobby?.
• Headline: Amid Swirl of Doubt, Mets Hope for Redemption. Impact: The Mets' struggles became a legendary cautionary tale for sports teams everywhere, leading to the creation of motivational posters that read, 'Even the Mets can dream big!' Spoiler alert: they still haven't won the World Series.. Fact: Did you know that the Mets were once considered the underdogs? Now they're just the overdogs of disappointment..
• Headline: THE MARKETS: Market Place; Gold Soars but Its Future Is Cloudy. Impact: When gold prices surged, it set off a chain reaction of conspiracy theories about the return of the gold standard. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to a hipster revolution where people would invest in vintage gold-plated items instead.. Fact: Fun fact: Gold is not just a shiny rock; it's also the reason your grandparents treasure their old jewelry more than family heirlooms..