MAY 31, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nazareth Homes for Internal Refugees Expanded. Impact: The expansion of homes for Arabs in Nazareth led to a series of unexpected events, including international debates about human rights and the eventual rise of social media activism. Fast forward a few decades, and you have hashtags trending globally while people post photos of their avocado toast in solidarity. Who knew housing could cause such a ruckus?. Fact: Did you know that 'internal refugee' is just a fancy term for 'Hey! We need a place to stay!'? It’s like calling a couch surfer a 'temporary resident.'.
• Headline: Exploring Innovations in Petrochemical Products. Impact: The myriad of new petrochemical products created a bizarre chain reaction that somehow contributed to the invention of synthetic bacon. This moment in industrial growth led to the creation of a whole new food group that people love to hate but can’t get enough of.. Fact: Fun fact: If you stretch out all the petrochemical products ever made, they would probably wrap around the Earth... twice! Or at least make a really long rubber band..
• Headline: Queens Real Estate Sale: $55 Million Deal. Impact: The sale of Glen Oaks Project and Windsor Homes for $55 million set off a real estate frenzy that eventually led to a reality TV show about flipping houses. Thanks to this event, we now have more shows about renovations than actual houses on the market.. Fact: Did you know that $55 million could buy you approximately 1,000,000 overpriced lattes? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Resort Airlines Gets Contract. Impact: The contract awarded to Resort Airlines marked the beginning of the 'let's turn every flight into a vacation' trend. Thanks to this, we now have airports filled with people dressed in Hawaiian shirts, wondering why their flight to Florida is delayed.. Fact: Resort Airlines is the only airline where the in-flight safety video features a hula dancer. Because who wouldn’t want a dance party before takeoff?.
• Headline: MOROCCAN TROOPS END BORDER CLASH. Impact: Moroccan troops ending border clashes created a ripple effect that ultimately led to a series of diplomatic discussions, making future conflicts more complicated than your average family reunion. The world learned that sometimes, just walking away is the best solution.. Fact: Border clashes are like really intense games of tag, except the stakes are a bit higher, and no one ever wants to admit they're 'it.'.
• Headline: Blood Flown to Fire Victims. Impact: The plane crash that resulted in blood being flown to fire victims sparked a series of safety reforms in aviation, making today’s flights marginally safer. So, next time you fly, just remember: it could always be worse... you could be in 1950.. Fact: Air travel has come a long way since then. Nowadays, the only thing crashing on a plane is the Wi-Fi, not the actual plane..
• Headline: WELLAND CANAL WORRIES EXPERTS; They Fear Seaway Traffic May Soon Be Too Heavy for 27-Mile Waterway. Impact: Experts worrying about the Welland Canal’s traffic overload led to the eventual development of smarter shipping technologies. Ironically, this also contributed to the rise of online shopping, which means more ships are now delivering packages instead of people. Thanks for that, experts!. Fact: The Welland Canal is like the world's busiest waterway, but it’s still less crowded than a Black Friday sale at your local mall..