APRIL 28, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Schweitzer Challenges Atomic Testing Risks. Impact: The debate over atomic testing sparked a generation of conspiracy theorists who believed that the government was hiding the real dangers of radiation. Eventually, this led to the creation of underground bunkers filled with tinfoil hats and questionable pamphlets.. Fact: Did you know that while arguing about atomic dangers, scientists also discovered that people can be equally dangerous when they forget their umbrellas?.
• Headline: Exploring Philadelphia's Cultural History. Impact: James Logan's influence on provincial America led to an unexpected rise in artisanal cheese shops, because nothing says 'culture' like overpriced dairy products.. Fact: Did you know that in colonial times, gentlemen often wore powdered wigs? Imagine trying to explain that to your barber today!.
• Headline: The Music Of the Man Event. Impact: The biography of H.F. Redlich inspired a renaissance of biographies, leading to a current day obsession with writing memoirs about the most mundane aspects of life—like waiting in line at the DMV.. Fact: Did you know that biographies used to be lengthy tomes? Now they're just tweets and Instagram posts!.
• Headline: BUSINESS PLANNING 12% RISE IN OUTLAYS. Impact: The business planning report predicted a 12% rise in outlays, which ultimately led to a national obsession with spreadsheets and a collective anxiety about the color of the ink in financial reports.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing rising faster than business outlays is the number of people pretending to understand them?.
• Headline: RADIO CONCERTS. Impact: The popularity of radio concerts led to the rise of the 'couch potato' lifestyle, which eventually sparked a global competition to see who could binge-watch the most series without moving.. Fact: Did you know that radio concerts were the original 'Netflix and chill'? Only with less chilling and more static!.
• Headline: PEIPING TRADE BID IS TAKEN TO JAPAN; Socialist Mission Returns With Proposals--Kishi Indicates Rejection The Peiping Proposals. Impact: The rejection of Peiping's trade bid paved the way for decades of complicated diplomatic relations, which eventually resulted in an entire industry dedicated to writing apology letters.. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic meetings often have better snacks than actual negotiations? It's all about the hors d'oeuvres!.
• Headline: $99,110 Left Lehigh. Impact: The $99,110 left behind by F.R. Dravo became a cautionary tale about the importance of double-checking your checks—leading to a future where people obsessively count their loose change.. Fact: Did you know that at one point, that amount could have bought you a small island? Now it barely covers a fancy dinner!.
• Headline: GOLDEN SPIKE MEMORIAL; U.S. Railroads' Historic Junction Point Made A Federal Tract. Impact: The establishment of the Golden Spike National Historical Site ignited a national obsession with railroads, leading to the construction of overly ambitious train sets for children who would grow up to be disappointed adults.. Fact: Did you know that the Golden Spike was actually made of gold? Because nothing says 'we did it' like a shiny piece of bling!.
• Headline: HEADS NEW N.Y.U. UNIT; Nat Rosenzweig Is President of Fraternity Council. Impact: The election of Nat Rosenzweig as president of the newly formed Violet Fraternity Council led to a series of increasingly ridiculous fraternity rituals, ultimately culminating in the invention of the ‘silly hat party’.. Fact: Did you know that fraternity councils have been around since ancient Greece? Sadly, their togas were a lot less stylish than today’s Greek life attire!.
• Headline: CAMERA NOTES; Awards for High School Students Announced PHOTO WORKSHOP COLOR IN THE KITCHEN KODACHROME DIRECT. Impact: The announcement of awards for high school photography students set off a wave of teenage angst over artistic expression, leading to the creation of countless moody selfies on social media.. Fact: Did you know that the first high school photography class was actually just a group of kids accidentally developing film in their parents' basements?.