MARCH 23, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Appalachian Moonshine Crackdown Begins. Impact: The crackdown on moonshine not only sparked a brief resurgence in backyard distilling but also inadvertently influenced hipster culture, giving rise to artisanal moonshine tastings and small-batch 'craft' illegal spirits. Who knew prohibition would go out of style just to come back in flannel?. Fact: Did you know that moonshiners are basically the original craft brewers? They just didn't have Instagram to showcase their work..
• Headline: Metro Matters; DNA Evidence Offers Hope, And Problems. Impact: The tangled web of DNA evidence and bureaucracy inadvertently led to the rise of an underground movement of 'DNA detectives' who think they can solve cold cases over coffee. In reality, they just end up debating whether they prefer blondes or brunettes.. Fact: Did you know that DNA testing has become so sophisticated that it can now tell you what kind of snacks you should be eating? Just kidding. But it would be cool, right?.