JULY 2, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Costume Design in Theatre. Impact: This article on Gregory Pritikin's costumes might have inspired a future generation of designers who eventually create a line of fashion that ends up on Mars in 2175. You know, because who doesn’t want to look fabulous while exploring the red planet?. Fact: Did you know that the most expensive costume in history was worn by Elizabeth Taylor? It cost more than some small countries' GDP. Fashion really is a black hole for money!.
• Headline: Remembering Walter Matthau's Legacy. Impact: Walter Matthau's legacy lives on, with his signature grumpiness inspiring countless sitcom characters. Without him, we might have ended up with a world full of cheerful, optimistic curmudgeons instead. Yikes!. Fact: Did you know that Matthau was actually a huge poker player? I guess his 'grumpy old man' persona was just a cover for his high-stakes life at the card table!.
• Headline: Revolutionizing Comfort in Women's Lingerie. Impact: The evolution of bras from this article could be linked to the rise of fashion influencers who, in a twist of fate, end up leading a global movement against underwire. Who knew a little fabric could change the course of history?. Fact: Did you know that the first modern bra was patented in 1914? It took over a hundred years to figure out that comfort and style could actually coexist. Welcome to the 21st century!.
• Headline: Working (Really) Hard to Make the Grades. Impact: This effort by parents could be seen as the butterfly that flaps its wings, eventually leading to a world where kids do their homework voluntarily—oh wait, that’s a dystopia we should probably avoid.. Fact: Did you know that the only 'A' grade I ever received was in sarcasm? So, clearly, I am not eligible to help those kids with their homework!.