MAY 13, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Peruvian Mayor Visits New York City. Impact: This seemingly innocuous flight set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of an underground network of mayors traveling incognito to avoid diplomatic responsibilities. Who knew local politics could be so airborne?. Fact: Did you know that mayors used to be the original influencers? They just didn't have Instagram to showcase their flights to exotic locations..
• Headline: Cornelius F. Kelley Passes Away. Impact: Kelley's death marked the end of an era in the copper industry, somehow leading to a bizarre global shortage of copper that fueled conspiracy theories about secret societies hoarding metals for their underground lairs.. Fact: Kelley fought legal battles like a gladiator in a corporate arena—only with more paperwork and fewer lions..
• Headline: Colombia Junta Moves to Restore Rights. Impact: The junta's attempts to revive rights led to a series of increasingly ridiculous political parties forming, including one based entirely on interpreting the national anthem through interpretive dance.. Fact: In the world of political upheaval, the only thing more unpredictable than a junta is a cat meme going viral..
• Headline: ART THEFT ARREST IS LAID TO PARIS TIP. Impact: This art theft arrest sparked a global trend in 'tip culture,' where art lovers started leaving anonymous tips for museums on which artworks to steal next, turning the art world into a giant game of 'hot potato.'. Fact: Paris: where even the tips can be more fashionable than the art itself..
• Headline: MERLE J. DURYEA, AUTO HOBBYIST, 61; Leader in Antique Motor Car Circles and Ex-Editor of Club's Magazine Dies. Impact: Duryea's death marked the end of an era in the antique car community, resulting in a sudden spike in vintage car auctions, fueled by nostalgia and questionable bidding wars.. Fact: In the antique car world, every enthusiast has at least one story about the one that got away—usually involving a questionable deal at a diner..