NOVEMBER 19, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Edna St. Vincent Millay House Sold. Impact: When the Edna St. Vincent Millay House sold for $1.6 million, it set off a trend of overpriced shoebox-sized properties in NYC. In a parallel universe, 9.5-foot-wide homes are now being marketed as 'cozy minimalist experiences,' and hipsters are clamoring to live in them as if they were art installations.. Fact: Did you know that Edna St. Vincent Millay was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet? I guess you could say the house was just as starved for space as she was for recognition during her lifetime..
• Headline: Early Innovations in Hybrid Vehicles. Impact: The concept of the hybrid car being around since the early 1900s means that if Ferdinand Porsche had just thought to market it better, we could have been driving around in flying cars by the mid-20th century. Instead, we got stuck with gas guzzlers and the existential dread of climate change.. Fact: Fun fact: The first hybrid car was like that weird cousin at Thanksgiving—everyone knew it existed, but nobody really wanted to talk about it until it became trendy..
• Headline: The Prius Revolution: Hybrid Innovation. Impact: The Toyota Prius made being environmentally conscious a status symbol, leading to the unfortunate rise of the 'self-righteous driver' stereotype. Now, every time someone sees a Prius, they think, 'Ah yes, here comes the planet-saver in their rolling eco-mansion.'. Fact: Did you know that the Prius was so 'green' it could probably photosynthesize if you left it in the sun long enough? Just kidding, but it did start a whole movement of people who drive slowly and talk about their carbon footprints..
• Headline: POSTINGS: Rent Guidelines Board Book; Housing Trends In the City. Impact: The New York City Rent Guidelines Board's housing report is basically the equivalent of a middle school report card. It reflects the collective effort of landlords to squeeze every penny from tenants while pretending to care about their well-being. Spoiler alert: they don’t.. Fact: Did you know that rent control is like a unicorn in NYC? Everyone talks about it, but no one's really seen it. Just like affordable housing, it's a mythical creature that just won't show up..
• Headline: Weinke, Fighting Flu, Helps Seminoles Lay Claim to Title Game. Impact: Florida State's victory in this game solidified the idea that college football could lead to a lifelong career of yelling at the TV. Little did they know, each touchdown would contribute to the endless cycle of sports fanaticism, resulting in countless broken remotes and strained relationships.. Fact: Interesting fact: The Seminoles' victory over Florida is a reminder that sports teams can give you hope, excitement, and sometimes, an irrational amount of pride for a bunch of college kids you’ve never met..