FEBRUARY 7, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chile Exports Copper to USSR in 1958. Impact: This copper wire deal paved the way for a series of questionable electrical experiments in Russia. Who knew that a simple transaction would lead to the invention of the 'Soviet Shock Therapy' for appliances? Talk about a shocking situation!. Fact: Copper wire is often used for electrical wiring. Who would have thought that wiring could spark international relations? No pun intended..
• Headline: Mrs. Louis Sternbach's Legacy. Impact: Mrs. Louis Sternbach's day-to-day existence likely inspired a generation of women to marry into obscurity. Little did they know, this would lead to a long line of 'Mrs. Who Cares' throughout history!. Fact: Being a 'Mrs.' was once a full-time job. Now it's just a label for social media accounts!.
• Headline: John F. Malloy's Influence in 1958. Impact: John F. Malloy's legacy is forever intertwined with the fact that he was, in fact, not the famous John F. Kennedy. This led to a series of confused trivia nights for decades to come.. Fact: Malloy? Just another name lost in the sea of history. At least he didn't have to deal with the pressure of being a president..
• Headline: WILLIAM H. DUBARRY, U. OF P. EXECUTIVE, 63. Impact: William H. DuBarry's tenure at the University of Pennsylvania set off an academic chain reaction that would eventually lead to the creation of the first collegiate frisbee golf team. Because who needs serious academics when you can throw discs?. Fact: The 'U. of P.' stands for 'University of Pennsylvania' and not 'Universally Pretentious.' Just thought you should know..
• Headline: SCHOOLS TO EXPEL PUPILS ACCUSED OF BREAKING LAW; Board Says 'Other Agencies' Must Provide Custody -- Acts to Shield Innocent OLD POLICY IS REVERSED Justice Fears Children Will Be Forced Into Streets While Awaiting Trials SCHOOLS TO EXPEL ACCUSED PUPILS. Impact: This decision to expel students created a black market for classroom attendance, where kids would trade lunch money for 'Get Out of Jail Free' cards. The underground school economy boomed!. Fact: Expelling students for being accused of a crime? Sounds like a perfect recipe for a dystopian YA novel!.
• Headline: A!3RAHAM HARRISON. Impact: Abr E. Harrison's name went down in history not for any great achievement, but for the fact that he was often mistaken for former president Benjamin Harrison. Misidentification has never been so entertaining!. Fact: When your name is too common, it's like being a ghost in the annals of history. Boo!.
• Headline: Czechs Sentenced as Spies. Impact: The sentencing of these Czechs as spies led to an increase in paranoia across Europe, inspiring countless spy novels and movies. Thank you, espionage, for giving us James Bond!. Fact: Everyone wanted to be a spy back then, but only a select few realized it involved a lot more paperwork than secret missions..
• Headline: FUSION GAINS CITED; But Soviet Atom Expert Sees Years of Research Ahead. Impact: This nuclear fusion talk sparked a wave of backyard experiments by overly ambitious scientists, resulting in far too many 'Do Not Try This at Home' warnings on YouTube videos. The world still isn't ready for fusion-powered lawnmowers.. Fact: Fusion energy has been 'just around the corner' since the dawn of the nuclear age. It's like waiting for a bus that never comes!.
• Headline: ARrHVR It. AMsoN, CHEMICAL ENGINEER. Impact: Arthur H. Jameson's research in chemical engineering led to a dramatic increase in the production of bubble wrap. Who knew that engineering could lead to such joy in package deliveries?. Fact: Chemical engineers are basically the unsung heroes of our ability to pop away stress with bubble wrap. Thank you, Arthur!.