JULY 31, 1957

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• Headline: Arcandy Triumphs in Stewards Cup 1957. Impact: The victory of Arcandy in the Stewards Cup led to an unexpected surge in horse racing popularity. This eventually inspired a generation of horse enthusiasts who believed they could communicate with their steeds, resulting in a bizarre cult where people started dressing like horses. Yes, that happened.. Fact: Fun fact: The name 'Arcandy' was almost changed to 'Sugar Hoof' but they figured that would be too on-the-nose..
• Headline: O'Brien Exits Race Against Hoffa. Impact: O'Brien's withdrawal from the presidential race set off a chain reaction of political mediocrity, leading to a series of candidates who were only marginally more qualified than a houseplant. Who knew a plant could have better debate skills?. Fact: Did you know that the last time a vice president dropped out of a race, the country nearly elected a goldfish? True story..
• Headline: Court Rules Against Trotting Group Mandate. Impact: By ruling against the harness body's law, the court inadvertently opened the floodgates for a new era of freedom in horse racing – one that led to the rise of rogue horses who formed their own governing body and began lobbying for better oats.. Fact: The USTA stands for ‘United States Trotting Association,’ but I bet they were just hoping to get an acronym that sounds cool enough to rival the CIA..
• Headline: CUT IN MOVIE TAX PROPOSED BY CITY; Council Bill Would Exempt Admissions Up to 90 Cents to Aid 'Sick' Industry Federal Tax Remains Cost Put at $4,000,000 CUT IN MOVIE TAX PROPOSED BY CITY. Impact: The proposed cut in movie tax led to a golden age of cinema, where filmmakers could focus more on storytelling than on tax loopholes. This eventually spiraled into a world where popcorn was considered a gourmet food item. You know, because priorities.. Fact: The last time the movie industry was 'sick', it produced a film starring a talking raccoon. So, really, how sick could it have been?.
• Headline: SAN FRANCISCO F.E.P.C.; Mayor Selects 7-Member Unit to Consider Bias Charges. Impact: The establishment of the San Francisco F.E.P.C. prompted other cities to follow suit, leading to a nationwide movement against bias that would eventually culminate in everyone being able to apply for a job as a professional cat petter. Yes, that’s a real thing now.. Fact: San Francisco's motto: 'We do it first, and then everyone else catches up... eventually.'.
• Headline: Sports of The Times.; 'Rah for Ruby A Different Set-Up No Defense, No Offense 'Fight Like a Pro'. Impact: J.C. Nichols' commentary on boxing led to a surge in amateur boxing clubs, which ultimately resulted in the invention of the boxing meme culture. Yes, you can thank punch-drunk fighters for your social media feeds.. Fact: Boxers often claim they have a 'different set-up,' but it’s really just a euphemism for needing more snacks in their dressing rooms..
• Headline: Jackson in Hospital With Bruised Kidney Suffered in Fight With Patterson; WINNER RECEIVES $123,859 FOR BOUT Patterson Agrees to Waive Guarantee of $175,000-- Jackson Urged to Rest Visit Comes as Surprise Gross Receipts $156,936. Impact: Jackson's injury in the fight with Patterson sparked a trend where athletes began to take their injuries more seriously, leading to the creation of the 'athletic injury prevention' industry. You know, because nothing says 'I care' like a $200 knee brace.. Fact: Boxers who get hurt often say they 'just need to rest,' but we all know they're really getting a massage and plotting their next comeback..
• Headline: PRISONERS AGREE TO END REVOLT; Montana Convicts Reported Freeing Hostages After Rioting For 9 Hours Threat by Convicts. Impact: The conclusion of the prison revolt led to more humane treatment of inmates, which ironically resulted in a new genre of prison-themed reality shows. Who knew that prisoners could become the next reality stars?. Fact: Did you know that hostage negotiations are often just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's all sit down and agree on how we can make our lives slightly less miserable?'.
• Headline: Knight of Civil Rights; Paul Howard Douglas Research for the Record Exposed Insull Deals Reads a Classic a Week. Impact: Paul Howard Douglas' research on civil rights became a catalyst for social movements that inspired countless activists. One can imagine that without his efforts, we’d still be arguing over who gets the last slice of pizza at protests.. Fact: Douglas was known for reading a classic a week, but let’s be honest: most of us are just trying to finish the latest Netflix series in one binge..