JANUARY 23, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rehabilitating Robert Moses' Legacy. Impact: By rehabilitating Robert Moses, New York's urban planning took a turn, leading to the construction of roads that would later be known for traffic jams that could stretch for miles. Who knew a guy with a penchant for concrete could lead to chaos on the freeways decades later?. Fact: Did you know Robert Moses once said, 'You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs'? He probably meant ‘eggs’ as in ‘the dreams of neighborhoods.’.
• Headline: Parachuting Regulations in New York City. Impact: As people began to prioritize their health over their vices, the rise of parachuting from skyscrapers became a sport for thrill-seekers. Little did they know, this would spark a trend of extreme sports, leading to the invention of 'Bungee Yoga' and 'Skydiving Knitting.'. Fact: Did you know that in the 80s, smoking was considered a fashion statement? Now, the only thing more outdated than that is the idea of a parachute being used for anything other than an emergency exit!.
• Headline: Preserving Biodiversity Through Assisted Migration. Impact: Assisted migration may have been the start of 'nature's version of reality TV,' where we watch species being relocated and then awkwardly adjust to their new environments. This has led to the wild idea that humans could just move to different planets if Earth gets too crowded. Spoiler alert: the new planets are just as messy.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of assisted migration was debated among scientists as early as the 1800s? Apparently, they thought about it before it was cool—just like vinyl records!.
• Headline: An Alternative to Long Irons, and It’s Legal. Impact: The hybrid golf club's rise in popularity led to a renaissance of golf that somehow convinced more people to wear plaid pants. This fashion choice would later inspire the 'Golf Dad' aesthetic, creating a new wave of influencers who would take the internet by storm. You’re welcome, world.. Fact: Did you know that before hybrids, golfers had to choose between distance and accuracy? Now, they can just blame their bad game on the club technology instead of their lack of skill!.