JUNE 29, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Philippine Freedom: A Historical Overview. Impact: The triumph of Philippine independence led to the rise of karaoke in the islands. Had the nation not fought for freedom, we may never have experienced the joy of off-key belting at 2 AM!. Fact: The Philippines has over 175 languages, and yet, somehow, karaoke remains the most universal form of communication..
• Headline: Gallant Harriers: The Slot Review. Impact: The mention of 'The Slot' in literature created a newfound obsession with slots in Las Vegas. Thanks, Clagett, for turning reading into a gambling addiction!. Fact: The phrase 'slot machine' actually comes from the idea that people were ‘slotted’ into losing their money..
• Headline: TOURIST FACILITIES; Parks and Exhibitions Planned at Damsite. Impact: The rush to build tourist facilities at dams opened the floodgates (pun intended) for a whole new industry of overpriced hot dog stands and selfie sticks. Clearly, progress comes at a price!. Fact: Dams are often considered a great engineering feat, but they also serve as a reminder that humans love to block water just as much as they block common sense..
• Headline: Cigarette Sales Post New High; Even Snuff Joins Tobacco Gain; CIGARETTE SALES REACH NEW HIGH. Impact: The spike in cigarette sales inadvertently funded the rise of anti-smoking campaigns, creating a delightful irony in which smokers help pay for their own downfall.. Fact: At one point, doctors actually recommended smoking to relieve stress. Clearly, they weren't using computers to analyze business cycles!.
• Headline: M'CORMACK LINERS GETS STEADYING FINS. Impact: The introduction of stabilizers on liners led to smoother sailing, which ironically made cruise ship vacations so comfortable that people started feeling guilty about how much they were eating at the buffet.. Fact: Cruise ships are essentially floating cities, and just like cities, they come with their own set of problems, including the occasional 'lost at sea' tourist..
• Headline: DE GAULLE MOVES NEAR SHOWDOWN; Rising Hostility in Algeria to Premier's Stand Said to Worry Government DE GAULLE MOVES NEAR SHOWDOWN. Impact: De Gaulle's political maneuvers not only shaped France's future but also inspired countless political thrillers in cinema, proving that drama is always in style, especially when it involves a looming showdown.. Fact: De Gaulle was known for his height, which made him literally and figuratively a towering figure in French politics—proving that sometimes, it pays to stand tall in more ways than one..