MAY 28, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: South Beach: A Beauty Haven. Impact: As beautiful people flocked to South Beach, the demand for sunscreen skyrocketed, leading to a global shortage of SPF 50. In an alternate timeline, the sun's rays became a powerful weapon, causing the rise of a new sunscreen-wearing superhero known as Captain SPF.. Fact: Did you know that 'beauty' in South Beach is a full-time job? Forget the 9 to 5; it's more like 9 to 'do I look good in this lighting?'.
• Headline: Bielski Brothers: Heroes of the Forest. Impact: The bravery of the Bielski brothers sparked a ripple of resistance across Europe. In a bizarre twist of fate, their forest community inspired future generations to take up the cause of environmental conservation, leading to a world where trees gained their own voting rights.. Fact: The Bielski brothers might not have had capes, but their action was the real deal. A reminder that heroes don’t always wear spandex—sometimes, they wear camouflage..
• Headline: Judith Krantz, Cinderella In Chanel, Shares the Plot. Impact: Judith Krantz's memoir inspired a wave of 'Sex and Shopping' themed parties, resulting in a global epidemic of people discussing their shopping habits way too intimately—who knew retail therapy could get so personal?. Fact: Fun fact: Judith Krantz's life story is so glamorous, even her grocery list probably has a better plot than most novels..
• Headline: POSTINGS: Apartments to Rise Atop Theater in East Village; Drama Below, Condos Above. Impact: The construction of condos above theaters inadvertently led to a new trend in urban living: the 'theater view' apartment, where residents could watch performances for free—if they were willing to deal with the constant noise of audiences applauding.. Fact: Who knew solving financial problems could involve stacking people on top of each other? Welcome to the future of urban planning, where drama is literally above you..