DECEMBER 20, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pilot's Guilt Eases Over Time. Impact: C Eatherly's guilt easing led to an unexpected rise in self-help seminars for war veterans. Who knew that bombing cities could trigger a wave of therapy sessions generations later?. Fact: Did you know that Eatherly's guilt complex was so strong, it practically had its own social media following? #GuiltIsReal.
• Headline: Collaboration on Supersonic Aircraft Development. Impact: The Bonn and Paris plane agreement inadvertently led to the creation of a supersonic flying toaster that could deliver breakfast across Europe. Thank you, cooperation!. Fact: Did you know that supersonic vertical-take-off craft is just a fancy way of saying 'we want to make flying more confusing'?.
• Headline: Jet Crash and Unauthorized Flight Course. Impact: Quesada's navigation blunder caused a butterfly effect that resulted in the invention of GPS. Thanks to that jet's unauthorized path, we now have directions avoiding that one 'shortcut' that leads to nowhere.. Fact: Did you know that 'off course' is a polite way of saying 'we'll be late, so grab a coffee'?.
• Headline: U.N. GROUP BACKS ATOM ARMS CURBS; U.S. Abstains on Resolutions for Suspension of Tests and Weapon Control. Impact: The U.S. abstaining from nuclear arms curbs paved the way for decades of diplomatic debates that could rival any soap opera in terms of drama and suspense.. Fact: Did you know that abstaining in a vote is like showing up to a party and only eating the chips? You get the snacks but miss the fun..
• Headline: Belgians Granted Amnesty. Impact: Belgium's amnesty for jailed Army men inadvertently inspired a global trend of asking for forgiveness, leading to the 'Sorry, Not Sorry' movement.. Fact: Did you know that Belgium is not just famous for chocolate and waffles, but also for its ability to grant amnesty like it's handing out candy?.
• Headline: NEW LAOS REGIME TO GET U.S. ARMS; Type of Weapons to Depend on Tactics Adopted by Pro-Communist Rebels NEW LAOS REGIME TO GET U.S. ARMS. Impact: The U.S. arms support to Laos led to a series of events that eventually resulted in a new reality TV show called 'Survivor: Cold War Edition.' Who doesn't love a good military drama?. Fact: Did you know that arms deals are basically the adult version of trading Pokémon cards? Just with higher stakes and less fun..
• Headline: FUND GIVES 8 MILLION; 170 Projects on 4 Continents Helped by Kellogg Group. Impact: Kellogg Group's $8 million funding for projects made history by ensuring that every continent has at least one quirky project that no one can explain.. Fact: Did you know that $8 million could also fund a lot of cereal? Think about how many breakfast tables that could cover!.
• Headline: 3 NATIONS PLAN LINKS; Committee Will Administer Greek-Turk-Cypriote Pact. Impact: The Greek-Turk-Cypriote pact committee led to the infamous 'Three's Company' sitcom scenario in international relations, where misunderstandings ruled the day.. Fact: Did you know that forming a committee is just a fancy way of saying 'let's talk about it until we forget what we were talking about'?.
• Headline: EAST LINKS BERLIN TO TRADE TREATY; German Reds Insist End of Blockade Was Part of Commercial Pact. Impact: The claim that the end of the Berlin blockade was part of a trade treaty led to confusion that inspired future generations to create conspiracy theories about 'the man behind the curtain.'. Fact: Did you know that trade treaties are the adult equivalent of 'I promise I'll share my toys with you'?.
• Headline: U.S. Misled at First On Israeli Reactor; U.S. WAS DECEIVED ON ISRAEL A-PLANT. Impact: The U.S. being misled about Israel's reactor led to improved intelligence practices, reminding everyone that keeping secrets is hard when you have the worst poker face.. Fact: Did you know that being misled on nuclear reactors is just another Tuesday in international relations?.