NOVEMBER 28, 1951

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pauling and Li Honored by Chemical Society. Impact: Little did they know that honoring these two professors would lead to a future where every chemist thinks they can change the world with a dash of sodium bicarbonate and a sprinkle of irony.. Fact: Did you know that L. Pauling once claimed that vitamin C could cure the common cold? Spoiler: it didn’t..
• Headline: General Devers Arrives in Paris. Impact: General Devers' arrival in Paris set off a chain reaction of military generals thinking they could just show up to any city and cause a ruckus. This would later inspire countless action movies.. Fact: Did you know that generals are just like everyone else? They also enjoy overpriced coffee and awkward small talk at conferences..
• Headline: World Bank Attacked by Iranian Delegate. Impact: Dr. Khosrovani's accusation really got the wheels turning for conspiracy theorists, who now believe the World Bank is secretly run by a cabal of rich cats plotting world domination from a yacht.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing richer than the World Bank is the list of excuses it has for not helping the poor?.
• Headline: HERMAN SARGINT, NEWSMAN, WAS 69; European Editor for N.A.N.A. Dies--Served on Reuters Staff in First World War. Impact: Herman Sargint's passing marked the end of an era, leading to a dramatic drop in quality journalism, as everyone else decided that sensationalism was the way to go. Thanks, Herman!. Fact: Did you know that journalism used to be about facts and not just a race to see who could post the most outrageous tweet?.
• Headline: Kazmaier Broke Two Ivy Records As Princeton Topped Statistics. Impact: Kazmaier breaking Ivy records sent a shockwave through college sports, sparking a phenomenon where every kid with a ball thought they could be the next big thing, leading to a lot of broken dreams and inflatable trophies.. Fact: Did you know that Ivy League sports are so serious that the only thing more inflated than the egos are the footballs?.
• Headline: SOVIET IN U.N. ASKS A MASS ADMISSION; Would Accept All Applications but Veto Italy's Alone-- Most Nations Back Rome. Impact: The Soviet request for mass admission sent ripples through the UN, making countries wonder if the USSR had a secret stash of 'Get Out of Jail Free' cards for all their enemies.. Fact: Did you know that the USSR was once so confident in their diplomacy skills that they thought they could charm their way into any country? Spoiler: it didn't work..
• Headline: Cubans Honor Student Martyrs. Impact: Honoring student martyrs in Cuba became a rallying point that would inspire future generations to consider every protest a potential Instagram moment. #NeverForget.. Fact: Did you know that martyrdom in Cuba is taken very seriously, unlike your friend's obsession with taking selfies at the gym?.
• Headline: HUNGARIAN PURGE IS SEEN; 2,000 Persons Living at Border With Yugoslavia Taken Away. Impact: The Hungarian purge showed the world that when you start taking people away for anti-state activity, it creates a chilling effect that keeps everyone in line, or at least too scared to speak up.. Fact: Did you know that purges are often considered the ultimate party foul in politics? No one likes to be removed from the guest list..