AUGUST 17, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges for Connecticut-Manhattan Ferry Plans. Impact: The ferry plans floundering led directly to a surge in the popularity of the 'staycation.' If only they had built the ferry, maybe we'd all be living on a yacht in the Hudson by now. But instead, we're stuck in traffic trying to get to the nearest overpriced beach.. Fact: Did you know that nautical miles are actually longer than regular miles? Just like our hopes for this ferry service—further away than we anticipated!.
• Headline: Testaverde May Start Against Giants Despite Toe Injury. Impact: If Testaverde had played with an injured toe and won, it might have inspired a new trend in sports where injuries are merely fashion statements. Soon, the NFL could see a surge in toe-themed merchandise, because who doesn’t want to wear a toe jersey?. Fact: Did you know that turf toe is a real injury? It's not just a fancy way of saying, 'I was too lazy to stretch before playing.'.
• Headline: FOOTLIGHTS. Impact: The Neuberger Museum's marble sculptures could have sparked a renaissance of marble-themed art movements, leading to a world where all art was purely made of stone. Thankfully, we avoided that disaster for now.. Fact: Did you know that marble is actually metamorphosed limestone? It’s basically the rock equivalent of a glow-up, proving that even geological formations can improve with age!.