DECEMBER 23, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Diefenbaker's Diplomatic Journey. Impact: This seemingly innocuous trip led to a deep-seated friendship between Canada and the U.S. that would later inspire the invention of the maple syrup-flavored pancake, forever altering breakfast menus across North America.. Fact: Fun fact: Diefenbaker once tried to teach a moose how to play chess during a diplomatic visit. Spoiler alert: The moose won..
• Headline: Clergy Demand Nuclear Test Ban. Impact: The clergymen's plea sparked a moment of reflection that eventually led to a global movement against nuclear tests, which ironically made people start testing their patience with politicians instead.. Fact: Did you know that one of those clergymen once tried to make a sermon about nuclear physics? Spoiler: It didn’t go well..
• Headline: U.M.W. Plans Role for John L. Lewis. Impact: Kennedy's decision to keep Lewis around created a legacy of indecision that would haunt coal mining unions for decades, leading to the phrase 'Let’s just ask Lewis' becoming a euphemism for procrastination.. Fact: Fun fact: Lewis once considered a career as a stand-up comedian but realized his jokes were less electric than his speeches..
• Headline: DALI IN FROM EUROPE; He Brings New Painting and a Toy of His Creation. Impact: Dali’s arrival and his ovocipede toy led to the bizarre trend of surrealist-themed playdates, where children were encouraged to create imaginary friends that looked suspiciously like melted clocks.. Fact: Dali once claimed that his mustache was a portal to another dimension. So, if you ever meet him, don’t ask about time travel..
• Headline: Pete Elliott Succeeds Ray Eliot As Illinois Head Football Coach. Impact: Elliott’s coaching career set off a chain reaction of football strategies that eventually led to the invention of the forward pass, which is now used primarily to advance the game and confuse fans.. Fact: Did you know that Pete Elliott’s secret to coaching success was a carefully curated playlist of motivational speeches from famous cartoon characters?.
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER NOT 'OUT'; Morhouse Denies Report He Won't Consider Race. Impact: The rumors about Rockefeller’s withdrawal sparked a series of dramatic political maneuvers that ultimately led to the phrase 'the game is afoot' becoming the unofficial slogan of political campaigns.. Fact: Fun fact: Rockefeller once contemplated a career in acting but realized his talent for dodging questions was better suited for politics..
• Headline: Stevenson Studying Abstract Art; Visits Painters Here -- One Terms Him Keen and Curious. Impact: Stevenson’s fascination with abstract art led to a cultural revolution where politicians began adopting abstract thinking, resulting in policies that were as confusing as a Jackson Pollock painting.. Fact: Did you know that Stevenson once tried to paint a portrait of himself? It ended up looking more like an impressionist version of spaghetti..