DECEMBER 10, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: US-EU Trade Policy Conflicts Explored. Impact: If only those trade barriers had been fully removed, we might have avoided the global avocado toast crisis. Who knew a few tariffs could lead to brunch inflation?. Fact: The 'Liberal' trade policy seems about as liberal as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs..
• Headline: Newspaper Strike Negotiations Resume. Impact: This strike probably inspired future generations of journalists to perfect the art of complaining about their pay while sipping overpriced coffee. Thanks for the legacy!. Fact: Fun fact: most newspaper offices run on caffeine and the hope of a better tomorrow—both of which were in short supply during the strike..
• Headline: Neutral Asian Nations Hesitate to Support India. Impact: The hesitation of neutral countries could very well have inspired future generations to write 'The Art of Sitting on the Fence' as a bestseller.. Fact: Ceylon's neutrality was so strong, they probably invented the term 'noncommittal'—and they did it while sipping tea!.
• Headline: AURORA IS LINKED TO RADIO NOISES. Impact: Turns out, the aurora's dance with radio waves was just a cosmic way of reminding us that humans are not the only ones who enjoy a good noise.. Fact: When scientists say 'hissing noise', they really mean the universe's way of whispering sweet nothings to our ears..
• Headline: British See Rebels Losing In Fight for Brunei Region; Airlift Speeds Troops British See Loss by Rebels In Struggle for Brunei Section Major Oil Towns Re-Taken Leader Vows Long Fight. Impact: This conflict likely influenced future rebel movements to invest in better PR strategies—because losing without a good hashtag is just embarrassing.. Fact: In the world of rebellion, airlifts are basically the Uber for troops—minus the surge pricing... for now..
• Headline: MEN AND POLICY; THE PRESIDENT AND HIS U.N. AMBASSADOR IN A WEEK THAT BROUGHT THEIR RELATIONSHIP INTO QUESTION. Impact: The rocky relationship between the President and his U.N. Ambassador probably inspired future political couples to invest in couples therapy...or just Twitter.. Fact: Nothing screams 'healthy communication' like a week of public doubt and vague illustrations..
• Headline: JAPANESE TRAVEL IN U.S. PREDICTED; 80,000 Tourists in 1970 Foreseen by Experts Pay Now, Fly Later. Impact: This prediction could have sent shockwaves through the travel industry, prompting future travel guides to include 'how to deal with excited Japanese tourists' sections.. Fact: Experts in 1970 were probably just guessing, much like your uncle when he predicts the stock market..
• Headline: BLACK SAYS MERIT SHOULD DECIDE AID; Retiring Aide of World Bank Holds Quality of Profits Is Best Guide on Loans Stress on Quality. Impact: Black's philosophy on aid may have inspired future economists to develop the concept of 'meritocracy'—which is always a good excuse to deny assistance based on arbitrary criteria.. Fact: Who knew that deciding on loan approvals could be as complex as picking a favorite child?.