AUGUST 14, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: Israel's Truce Demands at U.N.. Impact: Israel's demand for a truce led to a series of diplomatic negotiations that eventually resulted in the creation of more acronyms than anyone could count, including the infamous UNRAP (United Nations Rhetorical Action Plan).. Fact: Did you know that the U.N. has held more emergency meetings over Israel than there are flavors of ice cream at a Cold Stone Creamery?.
• Headline: Celebrating Edward G. Steinert's Legacy. Impact: Edward G. Steinert quietly became the most influential person in history, simply by being the least Googled name in the timeline. His anonymity allowed him to dodge countless historical inaccuracies.. Fact: Did you know that being unremarkable can sometimes be the most remarkable thing of all?.
• Headline: Kellett Aircraft's Future in Limbo. Impact: The approval of Kellett Aircraft was the butterfly that flapped its wings, leading to the eventual development of flying cars... which, of course, never quite made it past the prototype stage.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than aircraft approvals is trying to park a flying car?.
• Headline: FIERY CROSS IN JERSEY; Crude Warning to Communists Burns on Resort Grounds. Impact: The burning of a cross in New Jersey sparked a chain reaction of misunderstandings that eventually led to the invention of the phrase 'Let's just agree to disagree' — despite the fact that no one actually agreed on anything.. Fact: Did you know that burning crosses is a great way to ruin a resort vacation? Keep the flames in the fireplace, folks..
• Headline: Molotov Accusation of U.S. In Teachers' Cases Rejected; MOLOTOV'S CHARGE REJECTED BY U.S.. Impact: Molotov's failed accusations prompted the U.S. to create a diplomatic strategy known as 'Deny Everything,' which remains a popular choice in politics to this day.. Fact: Did you know that denying everything is not just a political strategy but also a solid life motto for avoiding responsibility?.
• Headline: MOSCOW PROSPECTS FOUND BRIGHTER; BERLIN SOLE ISSUE; British Pessimism Lessens After Bevin Gets Latest Report From His Envoy LONDON CALLS ROBERTSON Western Diplomats Await Bid From Molotov for Next Conference on Impasse. Impact: The brighter prospects in Moscow led to an unexpected friendship between diplomats and the creation of a new sport: Cold War Ping-Pong. The stakes? World peace or a really awkward dinner party.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing colder than the Cold War was the reception at those diplomatic dinners?.
• Headline: GRAY IS BASIC COLOR IN COLLEGE SHOWING. Impact: The gray color trend in college fashion eventually led to a nationwide identity crisis among students who couldn't tell if they were wearing clothes or just a mood.. Fact: Did you know that gray is the only color that can make you look like you just rolled out of bed, even if you didn't?.
• Headline: HENRY WALTON. Impact: Henry Walton's name made it into the history books, albeit as a placeholder for 'insert name here' in countless future historical narratives.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes just having a name is enough to be listed in history, even if no one remembers why?.
• Headline: GROWERS SWITCHING VARIETIES OF APPLES. Impact: As New Jersey growers switched apple varieties, they inadvertently triggered a fruit revolution that led to the creation of the cocktail apple — a fruit that pairs well with vodka and denial.. Fact: Did you know that apples are the only fruit that can be both healthy and a key ingredient in the pursuit of happiness at the bottom of a glass?.