JUNE 6, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. H-Bomb Test Raises Radiation Concerns. Impact: The successful detonation may have unintentionally inspired future superhero movies where radiation gives ordinary people extraordinary powers. Thanks, America, for the radioactive spider that never was!. Fact: Did you know that some believe the first atomic test led to the creation of the phrase 'nuclear family'? Turns out it had nothing to do with cozy living rooms and everything to do with cozy fallout shelters..
• Headline: Kefauver Leads Montana Primaries. Impact: Kefauver's lead may have set off a chain of events that led to the creation of more political soap operas, because watching paint dry in Congress just wasn’t dramatic enough.. Fact: Did you know that write-in votes are like the 'I swear I’m just here for the free snacks' of elections? Spoiler alert: They rarely win..
• Headline: CONSULATE AIDE BARES F.B.I. LINK; Nicaraguan Says at Trial of Reds Here That He Was an Undercover Agent. Impact: Ruiz's testimony likely led to a surge in conspiracy theories across America, as people began to wonder if their own mailman was secretly an FBI agent.. Fact: Did you know that being an undercover agent doesn’t actually come with a stylish trench coat? It’s mostly just awkward conversations and a lot of waiting..
• Headline: Coast Guard Finds Sloop. Impact: The Coast Guard's discovery might have inadvertently inspired countless nautical-themed reality shows where people are lost at sea for dramatic effect. Because who doesn’t love a good sailor's tale?. Fact: Did you know that 'adrift' is just a fancy way of saying 'lost'? It sounds a lot cooler in a headline, though..
• Headline: WHEAT FALLS OFF; Close Is to 7/8 Cent Above Monday's Level--Corn Sags Except for July Delivery. Impact: Wheat prices dropping could lead to a worldwide bread crisis, where bakers are forced to create artisanal gluten-free, non-GMO, organic air-bread. Bon appétit!. Fact: Did you know that the price of wheat affects everything from bread to beer? So, yes, if you want to blame someone for your flat beer, just look to the wheat market..
• Headline: HARDING REPORTS GAINS IN CYPRUS; Cabinet Weighs Governor's Talk--Terrorist Group in Britain Warns of Attack. Impact: Harding's report on Cyprus might have inadvertently inspired future generations to take up international diplomacy as a hobby, believing they could solve conflicts over coffee and pastries.. Fact: Did you know that EOKA was not the name of a trendy new band, but a guerrilla organization? Just goes to show, not all groups with cool names come with peace and love..
• Headline: BEIRUT CABINET FALLS; Issue Is Over Buying of Port From Private Company. Impact: The Cabinet's downfall over the Port of Beirut could have sparked a trend in governments resigning over trivial matters, leading to a political landscape filled with chaos and snack food debates.. Fact: Did you know that resigning over a port deal is one step away from resigning over a bad lunch order? Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: ITALY'S SOCIALISTS SEEK TO END RIFT; Left and Right-Wingers Will Meet Today to Discuss way to Heal 10-Year Breach. Impact: The Socialist attempts to bridge their 10-year rift may have inadvertently inspired the world's longest-running sitcom on political disagreements, filled with witty banter and awkward silences.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Center-Left' is just politics' way of saying 'we're not really sure what we want'? It's like the teenager who can’t decide on a college major..