MARCH 19, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Audrey Hepburn: Stardom vs. Celebrity. Impact: The decline of Audrey Hepburn-inspired movies paved the way for a new era of reality TV stars, who, unlike Hepburn, can barely spell 'class.' The butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly, we have influencers instead of icons. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Audrey Hepburn once worked as a ballet dancer during World War II. If only she could see the current crop of 'stars' trying to dance their way into fame—she’d probably be rolling in her grave..
• Headline: PETA's Campaign Against Leather Begins. Impact: PETA's campaign against leather was the spark that ignited the vegan leather industry, leading to the rise of fashion faux pas made from mushrooms and pineapples. Who knew that protesting could lead to the creation of such...unique materials?. Fact: PETA’s campaigns often lead to people thinking twice about their fashion choices. But let's be real, how many leather jackets have you seen at a vegan potluck?.
• Headline: BEHIND THE WHEEL/2001 Oldsmobile Aurora; Olds Wishes on a Smaller Star. Impact: Oldsmobile's struggle to capture the market was the beginning of the end for the brand, ultimately leading to a world where we now have electric cars that can drive themselves. Thank you, Oldsmobile, for paving the way—albeit reluctantly—for the future!. Fact: Oldsmobile was America's oldest car brand, founded in 1897. Kind of like your grandpa trying to use a smartphone, they just couldn't keep up with the times..
• Headline: India's Unwired Villages Mired in the Distant Past. Impact: The stark contrast between India's elite and impoverished sparked a global conversation about inequality that led to countless NGOs being formed. Ironically, the more we talked about it, the more we realized we were just tweeting from our comfortable couches.. Fact: India has a population of over 1.4 billion people, yet the digital divide means that many are still living in the 18th century—talk about a time warp!.