JANUARY 30, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Technology on Relationships. Impact: In a world where e-friendships flourish, people soon forgot how to hug. The resulting epidemic of awkwardness at family gatherings led to the invention of the 'Hug Emoji,' which ironically made the situation even more uncomfortable.. Fact: Did you know that a study found that people are more likely to respond to an email if it contains a cat meme? Just a little reminder that human connection is only a click away!.
• Headline: Reviving the Park Avenue Princess Style. Impact: As Park Avenue princesses strutted their stuff, the trend of wearing headbands re-emerged, eventually leading to a global shortage of fabric and the rise of a new textile industry solely dedicated to headbands. Fashion, as they say, is cyclical.. Fact: Fun fact: The average cost of a Park Avenue princess outfit could feed a small village for a month. But hey, why eat when you can look fabulous?.
• Headline: The Nation: Election Time in Iran; In Islam's State, an Islamic Cry for Change. Impact: As the cry for change echoed in Iran, a butterfly flapped its wings somewhere, resulting in an unexpected surge of interest in Persian rugs in the West. All because someone thought it was a good idea to redecorate on a whim during a political crisis.. Fact: The average person in Iran has a better grasp of Western pop culture than most politicians. Just saying!.