OCTOBER 18, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nasser and Castro: A Revolutionary Alliance. Impact: Nasser's acceptance of Castro's praise may have inspired a series of revolutionary hairstyles throughout the Middle East, leading to a questionable surge in beret sales. Who knew a compliment could spark a fashion trend?. Fact: Did you know that if Nasser had turned down Castro, we might have been spared the era of awkward beret selfies?.
• Headline: Cooperative Hunting Area Plan Triumphs Quickly. Impact: The success of the State Cooperative Hunting Area Plan set off a chain reaction of hunting enthusiasts who later became the world's most obnoxious wildlife photographers. Thanks for the wildlife trauma, guys!. Fact: Fun fact: the first hunting area plan was actually just a group of friends trying to avoid a bad dinner party..
• Headline: Newark's Property Reassessment of 1960. Impact: Newark's property reassessment could have led to a mass migration of confused homeowners, all trying to decipher what 'market value' actually meant. Spoiler: it didn't end well for their wallets.. Fact: Did you know that property taxes are like that friend who promises to pay you back but never does? They just keep adding up!.
• Headline: INTEREST IN AFRICA UP; U. S. Aide Cites Greater Space Devoted to It by Press. Impact: Increased interest in Africa by the U.S. press led to a series of documentaries that were so poorly edited, they became the inspiration for future reality TV shows. Thanks, journalism!. Fact: Did you know the U.S. press's interest in Africa is like a kid at a buffet? They take a little of everything but still leave hungry for substance..
• Headline: DOCTORS ASSAILED ON HOSPITAL MOOD; Panel on Institutions' Low Kindness Rating Hears Official Chide Physicians. Impact: The panel's criticism of doctors could have sparked a nationwide trend where hospitals started hiring motivational speakers, resulting in a series of cringe-worthy pep talks before surgeries.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing worse than a low kindness rating is having to listen to someone explain why it happened..
• Headline: CREATING MONEY NOT A SURE THING; Commercial Bankers Find Power to Make Dollars Doesn't Assure Profit. Impact: The realization that creating money doesn't guarantee profit could have led to the emergence of financial advisors who only advise on how to create the illusion of wealth. It’s like a magic trick, but with more spreadsheets.. Fact: Did you know that commercial banks sometimes feel like that one friend who always borrows money but never pays it back? Welcome to the world of finance!.
• Headline: MISSISSIPPI BANS TOLERANCE FILM; B'nai B'rith Movie, Donated to State in 1953, Has Been Widely Shown. Impact: The banning of the tolerance film in Mississippi might have led to a secret underground film club where citizens watched banned films while discussing the merits of tolerance over popcorn. Because who needs open dialogue when you can have clandestine movie nights?. Fact: Did you know that banning a film often makes it more popular? It’s like telling teenagers they can’t have dessert - it just makes them want it more!.
• Headline: The Dream of Lincoln Center; Takes Form. Impact: The dream of Lincoln Center taking form may have inspired countless aspiring musicians to pursue their dreams, only to find out they were better suited for karaoke night instead. Thanks for the reality check, Lincoln!. Fact: Did you know that the dream of Lincoln Center was almost a reality TV show called 'America's Got Culture'? Spoiler: it wasn't as popular as they hoped..