FEBRUARY 18, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: New York's Kindergarten Admission Hustle. Impact: The cutthroat competition for kindergarten spots in NYC led to the rise of the ‘Kindergarten Black Market,’ where parents were caught bartering organic baby food for admission letters. This would eventually spark a reality TV show called 'Toddlers & Tiaras: The Kindergarten Wars.'. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'It’s just kindergarten' is code for 'I will destroy you if you don’t let my kid in'?.
• Headline: Twilight Of Turboprops?; Passengers Go Out of Their Way To Catch Jets. Impact: The shift from turboprops to jets in airlines marked the beginning of an era where flying became a competitive sport. People now race to the airport, not just for their flights, but to claim the title of 'Fastest Boarding.'. Fact: Did you know that turboprops were actually just jets that were too shy to show their full potential? Talk about an identity crisis!.