NOVEMBER 10, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Surviving Tradition in American Literature. Impact: This book review sparked a national obsession with road trips, leading to the creation of GPS systems, which consequently resulted in millions of people arguing over directions and getting lost more than ever. Thanks, Burman!. Fact: Did you know that 'It's a Big Country' is often cited as the reason why Americans believe they can road trip across the entire continent without any planning? Spoiler: they can't.
• Headline: Swiss Student Hitchhikes Across America. Impact: This hitchhiking journey inspired a generation to embrace wanderlust, leading to the rise of social media influencers who would later make their living by telling you how to travel without actually having any money. Great job, Lehmann!. Fact: Fun fact: Lehmann's hitchhiking adventure was funded entirely by spare change he found in couch cushions. Real-life treasure hunting!.
• Headline: HEALING SPEEDED BY BONE 'CEMENT'; Physician Reports Chemical That Shortens Immobility in Fracture Cases TECHNIQUE IS PRAISED Fast-Hardening Substance Offers New Hope to Aged With Hip Injuries Help for the Elderly Truck Driver Aided. Impact: The development of this quick-hardening 'cement' revolutionized medicine, but it also led to a rise in DIY home repairs gone wrong. Now, everyone thinks they can fix their broken bones with a little elbow grease and some glue. Fact: Fun fact: The 'cement' was so effective that some people began using it for their home improvement projects. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out well.
• Headline: RECORD OUTLAYS ASKED IN NASSAU; 54-Million Budget Proposed --Tax Rate on Property Would Rise 7.7 Cents Record Budget for Suffolk. Impact: This budget proposal led to the great property tax debates of the future, which would eventually cause many to consider moving to less expensive states... or just complaining online. Fact: Did you know that the supervisors thought 'budget' was just a fancy way to say 'let's spend more money'? Clearly, they didn't check their bank accounts.
• Headline: U.S. PLANES HELP; Denmark and Norway Supply First Corps of Patrol Force General to Come Here U.N. SPEEDS UNIT TO PATROL SUEZ. Impact: The swift action to patrol the Suez made military intervention feel like a game of chess, where everyone forgot that knocking over the pieces had real-world consequences. Thanks, Hammarskjold!. Fact: Fun fact: The U.N. was so eager to send in troops that they forgot to pack snacks. Who knew peacekeeping could make you so hungry?.
• Headline: Honored for 1900 Army Role. Impact: Lambert's recognition for his army role in 1900 became a symbol of how long it takes for people to get acknowledged for their hard work, leading to a rise in applications for late awards. If only he had a time machine!. Fact: Did you know that Lambert’s awards were actually just participation trophies? They'd only started giving those out in 1900, after all.
• Headline: Satellite Check Point Set. Impact: The establishment of a satellite checkpoint laid the groundwork for modern-day conspiracy theories about aliens watching us from above. Thanks, Aberdeen, for fueling the paranoia!. Fact: Did you know that before this checkpoint, people thought satellites were just giant frisbees? And yes, they still do.
• Headline: P.J. PHILIP DEAD; WROTE FOR TIMES; Former Paris Bureau Chief and Canada Correspondent Was Radio Commentator Began Study of Medicine Became Head of Bureau. Impact: P.J. Philip's passing marked the end of an era for journalism, leading to the rise of sensationalist reporting and the eventual birth of the 24-hour news cycle. Thanks for paving the way, Philip!. Fact: Fun fact: Philip was known for his groundbreaking work, but unfortunately, he never discovered the secret to making coffee in the newsroom without it getting cold.