FEBRUARY 21, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Record Hosiery Sales in 1959. Impact: The record hosiery sales in '59 not only caused a spike in leg-covering fashion but also led to the creation of the first ever 'Hosiery Hall of Fame' in a small town that nobody cares about today. Who knew pantyhose could change history?. Fact: Did you know that the world once thought 'Hosiery' was a fancy term for a sewing club? Spoiler: It wasn't..
• Headline: Concerns Over Cuban Flight Regulations. Impact: Doubt over effective checks on flights to Cuba led to the formation of a secret society of cigar-smuggling flight attendants that still meets annually to exchange tips and recipes.. Fact: Did you know that Cuba once had a 'No Flying' policy? Just kidding, that was a bad joke about their flight restrictions..
• Headline: Funding Drive for U.S. Sailing Team. Impact: The $60,000 fundraising drive for the sailing team not only sent yachtsmen to Italy but also inspired a generation of kids to think that sailing was a viable career option. Spoiler alert: It wasn't.. Fact: Did you know that with modern technology, you can buy a yacht with a click of a button? Just don’t ask your bank about the loan..
• Headline: Textile Machinery Unit Loses on Bid for Stamp. Impact: The rejection of the special stamp for the textile machinery show caused a massive protest where textile workers formed a human fabric to symbolize their plight. Not a single fabric was harmed in the making of this protest.. Fact: Did you know that stamps were once considered a form of currency? Now they just collect dust in your drawer..
• Headline: 2:01.6 MARK IS SET IN 220-YARD EVENT; Konrads Lowers Own Mark but Dawn Fraser Defeats His Sister for Crown. Impact: The 2:01.6 mark set by Konrads not only inspired future swimmers to push the limits but also led to an underground swimming competition where competitors were judged on style, not speed. The fashion was fabulous.. Fact: Did you know that swimming was once considered a form of witchcraft? So, wear your bathing suit with pride!.
• Headline: Local Museum Poses Some Questions About Art for Art's Sake. Impact: The local museum’s inquiry about art for art’s sake sparked a philosophical debate that lasted decades and ultimately resulted in a ‘Canvas Conspiracy’ theory about paintings secretly controlling society's taste in decor.. Fact: Did you know that art is just another way to confuse people about what they actually like? It's a fine line between genius and 'my kid could do that.'.
• Headline: BUDAPEST SEEKS WRITERS' BACKING; Red Regime Still Receives Little Support by Group Active in '56 Revolt. Impact: Budapest's quest for writers' backing in '59 led to the creation of a literary movement that was so obscure, it inspired a cult following of people who only read obscure Hungarian poetry in dimly lit cafes. The hipsters were born.. Fact: Did you know that writers are often viewed as the misunderstood geniuses of society? Until they ask you to read their 700-page novel..
• Headline: Iran's Shah Is in Pakistan. Impact: The Shah of Iran's visit to Pakistan set off a chain reaction of diplomatic dinners that eventually resulted in a worldwide shortage of hummus. The culinary world has never been the same.. Fact: Did you know that the Shah is often confused with a character from a bad sitcom? Spoiler: He was actually real..
• Headline: Peanut Said to Curb Hemophilia; Scientist, a Victim, Finds Diet of Nuts Eases Bleeding PEANUT MAY HELP HEMOPHILIA FIGHT. Impact: Dr. Boudreaux's peanut experiments not only brought attention to hemophilia but also inadvertently caused the world's largest peanut butter festival, where accidental face painting became a new tradition.. Fact: Did you know that peanuts are not actually nuts? They’re legumes, which is probably why your peanut butter sandwich never got the respect it deserved..