New York Times Revisits First Appearances of Ms., Martians and Guacamole

New York Times reporters explore debuts, discoveries and sometimes overdue first appearances in the newspaper.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT · How we use AI

The New York Times is looking back at first appearances in its pages, with Ms., Martians and guacamole among the subjects highlighted.

The collection, shared by the newspaper’s reporters, brings together debuts and discoveries alongside appearances described as sometimes overdue.

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