SEPTEMBER 18, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Harvesting Fresh Produce in Granby. Impact: This simple act of picking peppers sparked a global movement for urban farming, leading to the rise of hipster markets where people pay $10 for an organic carrot. Thanks, homegrown veggies!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'farm-to-table' was invented to justify the price of salad?.
• Headline: A LA CARTE; Some Haunted Doings At a Pennsylvania Inn. Impact: The haunted happenings at this inn encouraged a trend in ghost tourism, which drastically increased the number of overpriced haunted hotels around the world. Thanks for the ghosts, Pennsylvania!. Fact: Did you know that ghost tours are the perfect excuse for a bad date? 'Sorry it didn't work out, but at least we saw a ghost!'.
• Headline: School Bus Seat Belts: Debate Continues. Impact: The ongoing debate about school bus seat belts led to a nationwide increase in discussions about child safety, which somehow resulted in parents wrapping their kids in bubble wrap. Thanks, New Jersey!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'better safe than sorry' was originally coined by a school bus driver who had to deal with a couple of wild kids?.
• Headline: FILM; New Line Cinema: It Was a Very Good Year. Impact: The success of New Line Cinema created a blueprint for low-budget filmmaking, which eventually led to a flood of terrible sequels, remakes, and reboots—thanks a lot, Freddy Krueger!. Fact: Did you know that 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' was actually inspired by a bad night of sleep after watching too many infomercials?.
• Headline: A Screenwriter Recalls His Friendship With Robert Altman. Impact: This heartfelt recollection of friendship with Robert Altman led to an explosion of 'behind-the-scenes' documentaries that no one asked for, but we all watched anyway. Thanks for the insight!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more entertaining than watching a documentary is watching someone get overly emotional about it?.
• Headline: Protecting Minors from Guns at Home. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the pressing need for stricter gun laws and ignited conversations across the country about gun safety in homes, which still somehow hasn't led to meaningful change. Thanks for the wake-up call!. Fact: Did you know that discussions about gun safety often end up like arguments about pineapple on pizza—everyone has an opinion, but no one really agrees?.
• Headline: Smoke? Not in a Mall, You Don't. Impact: The no-smoking policy in malls inspired a nationwide trend of smoke-free zones, ultimately leading to the rise of people smoking outside in the rain. Thanks for the fresh air!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than mall food is the smell of smoke wafting through the food court? You're welcome, mall-goers!.