NOVEMBER 3, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gilded Age in Horse Racing Returns. Impact: When Gilded Time won, it set off a chain reaction that led to an increase in horse-related gambling, which eventually resulted in a rise in the popularity of horse-themed board games. Thanks, Gilded Time, for making Monopoly even more horse-centric!. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is one of the oldest sports in recorded history? Apparently, watching animals run around in circles has been a human pastime since before we even had reliable Wi-Fi..
• Headline: The Unforeseen Reactions to Scanning Technology. Impact: The panic caused by a 'noninvasive' scan led to a sudden surge in the demand for comfort foods. This ultimately triggered a culinary renaissance, where people began to create increasingly bizarre comfort food combinations—like sushi tacos and lasagna cupcakes. Thanks, medical community!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'noninvasive' simply means they won't need to cut you open? So basically, it's a fancy way of saying, 'We promise not to hurt you too much... unless we have to!'.
• Headline: Autumn Harmony: Veggie Stew Delight. Impact: The recipe for Fall Vegetable Stew led to a global movement of people trying to eat healthier. This, in turn, caused a massive increase in kale consumption, which resulted in kale becoming the top villain in the vegetable world. Who knew a stew could change the fate of greens forever?. Fact: Did you know that fingerling potatoes are just regular potatoes that decided to try their hand at being trendy? They’re basically the hipsters of the potato world..