MARCH 15, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: St. Patrick's Day Shopping Special. Impact: If only the careful shopper had known that their frugality would lead to the rise of couponing as a competitive sport, the world might have turned into a dystopian arena of price-checking gladiators.. Fact: Did you know that in Pleasantville, shoppers once fought over fabric swatches like they were the last slice of pizza at a party? Spoiler alert: they weren't..
• Headline: Dining Out: Trenton's Historic Oasis. Impact: George Washington's mere presence near The Eagle Tavern led to the creation of countless historical reenactments. Now, tourists think they can actually start a revolution over brunch.. Fact: Fun fact: George Washington probably never actually took a nap there, but he definitely had a 'napkin' named after him in the tavern's menu..
• Headline: Shoreham Plant Emergency Plan Hearing. Impact: The Shoreham plant hearings set off a chain reaction where everyone started questioning the safety of their own kitchens. Turns out, the only thing scarier than a nuclear plant is a microwave with a questionable history.. Fact: Did you know that the Shoreham plant was so controversial that even the ghosts of past owners started haunting the hearings? Talk about a spirited debate!.
• Headline: WOOD STOVES FAULTED IN POLLUTION. Impact: June Shaw’s crusade against wood stoves led to the invention of the indoor air quality meter, which eventually became the silent judge of family feuds over dinner parties. Thanks, June.. Fact: Fun fact: Wood stoves were once deemed 'eco-friendly' until it was discovered they emitted more pollution than a teenager's bedroom during peak sock season..
• Headline: A YEAR OF EDISON CENTENNIAL EVENTS. Impact: The Edison centennial events sparked an obsession with nostalgia that continues to this day. Now we celebrate everything from the invention of the light bulb to the birth of the selfie stick.. Fact: Did you know that the chemistry lab also housed the world's first collection of 'Edison-inspired' hair gel? Because who doesn't want to channel the spirit of invention in their hairstyle?.
• Headline: A LOOK AT DIVORCE IN JAPAN AND U.S.. Impact: As divorce rates rose in Japan, it inadvertently triggered a global boom in self-help books, leading to the rise of 'How to Love Yourself' workshops. Thanks, societal pressure!. Fact: Did you know that in Japan, the divorce rate was so low that many people thought marriage was a limited-time offer? Spoiler: it wasn't..
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE. Impact: The Choral Society of the Hamptons' travels inspired a whole generation of wannabe singers who now believe they can be the next global sensation after a few karaoke nights.. Fact: Fun fact: The 44th anniversary concert was so good that even the local cats showed up, thinking it was a meow-sical event..
• Headline: POLICE CITE NETWORK OF DRUGS IN COUTNY. Impact: The police citing a drug network in the county led to the rise of amateur sleuths who now believe they can solve crime from their couches. True crime podcasts were born in the aftermath.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more diffuse than the drug network was the police's enthusiasm for solving actual crimes? They were just as confused as everyone else..
• Headline: FOR 48 STUDENTS, KITCHEN IS CLASSROOM. Impact: Ron Lunge's classroom kitchen inspired countless cooking shows where chefs pretend they know what they're doing while secretly Googling recipes.. Fact: Fun fact: Ron's infamous 'pot of melted butter' incident is now a legendary cautionary tale in culinary schools. Never underestimate the power of butter!.