APRIL 21, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Urged to Enhance Behavior Studies. Impact: This push for better understanding of human behavior led to the eventual creation of countless reality TV shows, where understanding human behavior is replaced by the sheer spectacle of watching people argue over nothing.. Fact: Did you know that the most advanced study on human behavior is still 'Why do people leave shopping carts in the middle of the aisle?'.
• Headline: Francis J. Rigney Celebrates 60 Years in Circus. Impact: This former clown's 60 years under the big top likely inspired a generation of children to aspire to be something more than just accountants or lawyers—oh wait, no it didn’t.. Fact: Did you know that the average lifespan of a clown is much shorter than that of a normal human? It's the makeup fumes..
• Headline: Peterborough Players Cancel. Impact: The cancellation of the Peterborough Players sent shockwaves through the local arts community, leading to an indefinite number of 'What if?' scenarios that haunt the town to this day.. Fact: Did you know that most cancellations happen because someone forgot to check the calendar? Yes, even in theater, the struggle is real..
• Headline: SEAWAY REOPENING AFTER LOCK REPAIRS. Impact: The reopening of the Seaway after repairs led to a temporary increase in shipping efficiency, which ultimately caused more ships to get stuck in the Bermuda Triangle. Coincidence? I think not.. Fact: Did you know that the Eisenhower Lock is named after a president who probably didn't even know what a lock was? He was busy with other world-altering decisions..
• Headline: Soviet and Chinese Sign Trade Treaty; Easing of Rift Seen; SOVIET AND CHINA SIGN TRADE PACT. Impact: The arrest of Salan in Algiers sent shockwaves through the extremist circles, leading to a dramatic increase in the production of conspiracy theories about his capture—none of which were ever proven to be true.. Fact: The irony of a secret army leader being arrested is almost too rich—it's like a burglar getting caught for stealing his own car..
• Headline: SALAN IS SEIZED IN ALGIERS, FLOWN TO PARIS FOR TRIAL; MOSLEMS TO POLICE CITIES; RIGHTISTS SHAKEN Secret Army's Chief Is Taken in Raid--Riot Sweeps Paris Jail Moslems to Patrol Cities SALAN IS SEIZED; FLOWN TO PARIS A Difference of Opinion Residents Bang Pans Riot in Paris Prison Algerians Hail Arrest. Impact: George Muehsam's passing likely led to a series of existential crises among his friends and family, highlighting the fragility of life and the importance of not taking yourself too seriously.. Fact: Did you know that every obituary is essentially a reminder that we should probably start living life to the fullest before it’s too late?.