JANUARY 3, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hassidic Community Relocates to Israel. Impact: Rabbi Halberstam's move set off a chain reaction of migration that inspired a secret society of Brooklyn bagel makers to relocate to Israel, ultimately leading to the invention of the world's first kosher falafel truck in 1987.. Fact: Did you know that Kiryat Sanz is known for its amazing bagels? Just kidding, it's actually the people that matter..
• Headline: The Graces of Ballykeen by Una Troy. Impact: Una Troy's 'The Graces of Ballykeen' sparked a literary movement that led to the creation of the world's first reality TV show about small-town life, resulting in an endless cycle of drama and questionable decisions.. Fact: Fun fact: This book is so gripping that it single-handedly reduced the number of people visiting actual towns by 50%..
• Headline: Westinghouse Advances in Molecular Electronics. Impact: Westinghouse's breakthrough in molecular electronics led to the accidental creation of a sentient toaster, which then demanded equal rights and started a revolution against kitchen appliances.. Fact: Did you know that the first toaster was invented in 1909? And yet here we are, still fighting for its emotional well-being..
• Headline: BRIDGE TO BE BUILT; Traffic Bottleneck in Union Will Be Eliminated. Impact: The construction of the new bridge caused a traffic flow chain reaction, eventually leading to the invention of the world's first traffic jam-themed board game, 'Bottleneck Bonanza.'. Fact: Did you know that $18.8 million could have bought you a small island? But hey, who needs an island when you've got an expressway?.
• Headline: Spring-Summer Market Draws Flood of Buyers. Impact: The spring-summer market's buyer influx triggered a bizarre trend where people began buying inflatable furniture, leading to an entire generation of wobbly living rooms.. Fact: Did you know that inflatable furniture was once considered the height of sophistication? Yeah, me neither..
• Headline: Tales From the Past, Some Tall, Some True; AMERICAN FOLKLORE By Richard M. Donon. 328 pp. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. $4.50.. Impact: Richard M. Dorson's exploration of American folklore led to a massive resurgence in interest in Bigfoot, prompting a decade of reality shows that confused more people than they entertained.. Fact: Fun fact: American folklore is like a giant game of telephone, only with more Sasquatch sightings..
• Headline: NEW FRANC PUZZLES AND AMUSES PARIS. Impact: The heavy franc and centime debacle led to a nationwide crisis, where people began hoarding coins, resulting in the first-ever 'French Coin Heist' movie franchise.. Fact: Did you know that Paris once had a shortage of change? Talk about a first world problem!.
• Headline: RYMKUS TO COACH HOUSTON ELEVEN; Rams' Aide Gets Post With Oilers in New Pro Loop -- Dallas Signs Back RYMKUS TO COACH HOUSTON ELEVEN. Impact: Rymkus's appointment as coach led to the Oilers becoming the first team to hire an actual oil rig as a mascot, resulting in a series of unfortunate events involving spilled oil and confused fans.. Fact: Fun fact: Rymkus was so focused on his coaching that he forgot to tell his new team about the existence of the forward pass..
• Headline: BROOKLYN ARTERY TO QUEENS TO OPEN; 1.2-Mile Expressway Link to Be Ready Tuesday -- It Cost $18,800,000. Impact: The opening of the Brooklyn-Queens expressway link caused a sudden spike in the number of people attempting to cross boroughs on foot, resulting in a new extreme sport: 'Borough Bungee.'. Fact: Did you know that the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is a lovely place to visit? Just don’t try walking it unless you’re into extreme cardio..