OCTOBER 19, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Budapest Revolt Commemorated in NYC. Impact: The Budapest revolt sparked a series of protests across the globe, leading to a chain reaction that eventually resulted in the invention of the protest selfie. You know, because nothing says 'I care' like a duck face in front of a picket sign.. Fact: Did you know that Times Square used to be a hub for all sorts of colorful characters? I guess this was just another Tuesday for NYC's 'what's happening' vibe..
• Headline: JOHNSON SAYS G.O.P. RUNS AGAINST DEBS. Impact: Johnson's comment about the GOP running against Debs inadvertently inspired a new party line: 'Let’s run against the ghosts of past politicians!' This led to a series of campaign slogans that now include 'Ghosts for Change.'. Fact: Did you know that Eugene V. Debs ran for president from prison? Too bad he didn't have social media; he could have live-tweeted his campaign from behind bars!.
• Headline: The Well-Fed Musketeer; ALEXANDRE DUMAS' DICTIONARY OF CUISINE. Edited, Abridged and Translated by Louis Colman, from the French "Le Grand Dictlonnaire de Cuisine." Illustrations by John H. Jacoby. 282 pp. New YorE: Simon and Schuster. $4.95.. Impact: Dumas’ culinary insights inspired future chefs to overthink every meal, leading to the rise of the avocado toast trend. Because nothing says French cuisine like a $15 piece of bread with a sprinkle of hipster.. Fact: Did you know that Dumas was not just a writer but also a foodie? Imagine him at a brunch, critiquing omelets like they were Shakespearean dramas..
• Headline: Radical Change in College Student Noted By Study Aimed at Learning His Needs. Impact: The study on college students created an avalanche of 'what do students really want?' surveys, resulting in the rise of overpriced campus coffee shops. Because clearly, students needed more caffeine to fuel their existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that the average college student now spends more on lattes than on textbooks? Priorities, am I right?.
• Headline: Topics. Impact: The Census Bureau's revelation about government units led to a long-term trend of bureaucratic growth. This ultimately resulted in the invention of the 'paperwork dance'—a popular movement among office workers.. Fact: Did you know that there are over 102,000 government units? That’s more than people who actually understand how they work!.
• Headline: BYZANTINE ART SURVEYED IN LONDON SHOW; Objects Illustrate the Sure Mastery Of Classical and Medieval Artists. Impact: The Byzantine art survey not only celebrated classical mastery but also inspired a new generation of hipsters to embrace medieval aesthetics, leading to a bizarre wave of 'gothic chic' in modern decor.. Fact: Did you know that Byzantine art was so intricate that it could make a modern-day Instagram filter look like a child's drawing? Talk about a glow-up!.
• Headline: PANAMA OFFERS BUDGET; Ministry of Education Gets Largest Allotment Again. Impact: Panama's education budget proposal led to an unexpected chain of events wherein more funds for education inspired students worldwide to demand better facilities—and free WiFi. Because who can study without memes?. Fact: Did you know that investing in education is statistically more effective than investing in avocado farms? Yet, here we are!.
• Headline: CEMENT SILOS PLANNED; Japanese to Build Depot in Singapore. Impact: The plan to build cement silos in Singapore became the catalyst for a new trend in urban architecture, sparking a movement where empty spaces are filled with giant, abstract structures that resemble modern art... or just really big silos.. Fact: Did you know that 'cement silo chic' is now a thing? Yes, just when you thought architecture couldn’t get any more confusing!.