Portland would never fall for this: Anheuser-Busch has rolled out a new video in which some Brooklyn hipsters are asked to blind-taste-test a beer described as a “beer drinker’s beer” and “aged over beechwood” and give it rave reviews, only to be told it’s Budweiser.
As punishment for their failure to react with revulsion at corporate beer, the Brooklynites are forcibly relocated to Indiana.
Don’t get stuck behind one on a mountain road: Seeking to boost its U.S. sales, Volkswagen is looking at getting back into the van market.
The Buzz’s automotive division is not sure America needs a new version of the Microbus, especially since there are no more Grateful Dead concerts to drive to.
Don’t know much about history: On this day in 1918, Congress approved daylight saving time.
From the National Archives, here is a transcript of the momentous action: “So what is the purpose of this daylight saving time business, anyway? Does anybody know? Anybody? Well then, all in favor, say ‘aye.’ Motion carries. Congress stands adjourned. The bar is open!”
— Mark Carlson, Herald staff
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