JUNE 22, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sheffield's Silver Gift to Eisenhower. Impact: This simple act of gifting silver cutlery led to an unexpected trend in diplomatic gifts which eventually spiraled into world leaders exchanging increasingly ridiculous items, like rare Pokémon cards and artisanal cheeses. Who knew a fork could change the course of history?. Fact: Did you know that sterling silver cutlery is actually a great way to identify a time traveler? They often can't resist the shiny allure of the past..
• Headline: Calm Response from Korea Reds at U.N.. Impact: The calmness of the Korean delegates at the UN led to a long-standing belief that all international negotiations should come with a side of zen. This sparked a global trend of yoga retreats for diplomats, significantly reducing the number of wars fought over bad coffee.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'calm before the storm' was coined during these negotiations? It turns out even in diplomacy, there's always a plot twist..
• Headline: Bauer Case Going to Grand Jury; Ball Player Faces $250,000 Suit. Impact: Bauer's legal battle ignited the trend of athletes becoming mini-celebrities, making lawyers the unsung heroes of sports history. Who knew that a lawsuit could lead to the birth of reality TV?. Fact: Did you know that in a parallel universe, Bauer won the case and became the first athlete to start a law firm specializing in sports? They called it 'Legally Athletic.'.
• Headline: POULTRY CONCERN SUES TEAMSTERS; $9,000,000 Damages Asked by Unit With $500,000 in Weekly Trade Here 3 OF ITS PLANTS CLOSED Strike Conspiracy Alleged by North Carolina Company --N.L.R.B. in the Case Deliveries Halted. Impact: This lawsuit marked the beginning of the great poultry wars of the late 20th century, leading to chicken becoming a staple in every household, regardless of how many times it was overcooked.. Fact: Did you know that the first Teamsters strike was actually over which side of the chicken sandwich should face up? It’s all about presentation, people!.
• Headline: PRESIDENT AT FARM; Tees Off for Round of Golf Soon After His Arrival. Impact: Eisenhower's golfing habits prompted future presidents to take up various hobbies, resulting in a slew of bizarre presidential pastimes including knitting and extreme ironing. The nation collectively sighed with relief that it wasn't competitive interpretive dance.. Fact: Did you know Eisenhower was actually the first president to tweet about his golf score? It was just a note to the nation: 'Par is the new win.'.
• Headline: 2 Confirmed for Farm Board. Impact: The confirmation of these board members led to an unprecedented era of farm bureaucracy that would eventually inspire a series of sitcoms based on the absurdity of rural governance. Cue laugh track.. Fact: Did you know that farm boards are just a fancy way of saying 'we’re here to make farming sound more complicated than it actually is?'.
• Headline: Dr. Henry Goddard, Psychologist, Dies; Author of 'The Kallikak Family' Was 90. Impact: Dr. Goddard's passing prompted a surge in interest in psychological studies, leading to the rise of self-help books that would become so cliché that they’d eventually be parodied in sitcoms everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Kallikak Family' is often cited as the original reality TV show? It had all the drama, just without the confessional interviews..
• Headline: BERNARD KLONIS, WATER-COLORIST; Instructor at Art Students League Dies--Exhibited at Metropolitan Museum. Impact: Klonis's death marked the end of an era in watercolor artistry, leading to a minor renaissance in art thefts as people scrambled to get their hands on his unsold works. Art thieves became the unlikely superheroes of the art world.. Fact: Did you know that watercolors were once thought to be the most dangerous medium? One splash and suddenly you're an impressionist!.
• Headline: NEWARK RENTS TO RISE; Adoption of New Control Rule Allows 15 to 20% Increases. Impact: Newark's rental increase sparked a nationwide debate about housing prices, eventually leading to the creation of the term 'location, location, location' as a euphemism for 'you’re going to be broke living here.'. Fact: Did you know that the rent is always due, even in alternate realities? The only difference is they use chicken nuggets as currency there..