FEBRUARY 7, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Advocates Nuclear Test Ban Agreement. Impact: If the U.S. had embraced a nuclear test ban sooner, perhaps we would have entered a golden age of peace and prosperity—unless you count the butterfly effect of us all becoming overconfident and throwing nuclear parties instead.. Fact: The U.S. has conducted over a thousand nuclear tests. Who knew that blowing things up could be so popular?.
• Headline: Continental Can Reports Earnings Surge. Impact: Continental Can's gains led to an explosion of can-related puns and a nationwide obsession with canned goods, resulting in the Great Bean Crisis of '64. You know, the one nobody talks about.. Fact: In 1962, Continental Can was not just a company; it was a way of life—like wearing bell bottoms and pretending disco was going to be a thing..
• Headline: U.S. Denies Its Cargoes To Ships in Cuba Trade; Scaled-Down Version Problems of Enforcement CUBA-TRADE SHIPS DENIED U.S. CARGO View Order as Mild. Impact: Denying cargoes to ships in Cuba was the start of America becoming that one friend who won't share their snacks, leading to decades of awkward trade negotiations and a whole lot of Cuban sandwiches being made elsewhere.. Fact: This move was a precursor to the U.S. becoming an expert at using sanctions as a diplomatic tool—it's like throwing a tantrum until you get your way..
• Headline: Vermont Battling Canadian Syrup. Impact: Vermont's syrup battle sparked a national debate about maple syrup purity, resulting in a generation of pancake enthusiasts who now refuse to touch anything that isn't 100% Vermont syrup. Sorry, Canada!. Fact: Vermont maple syrup is so beloved, it's practically liquid gold. No wonder Canada wanted in on the action!.
• Headline: EXPENSE ACCOUNT FACES NEW STUDY; 'Goodwill' Meal Scrutinized by Revenue Service EXPENSE ACCOUNT FACES NEW STUDY. Impact: The scrutiny of expense accounts led to a wave of creativity in how people justified their lunch meetings, paving the way for today's 'business lunch' where three martinis are considered a productive discussion.. Fact: Before this study, companies were convinced that lavish lunches were an acceptable business strategy. Spoiler: They weren't..
• Headline: Abd el Krim, 81, Dies in Cairo; Led Moroccan Revolt in '20's; Abd el Krim, 81, Dies in Cairo; Led Moroccan Revolt in '20's Riff Republic Founded. Impact: Abd el Krim's death marked the end of an era in Moroccan resistance, leading to a power vacuum that was filled by... well, let's just say it wasn't exactly a smooth transition.. Fact: Abd el Krim was not just a revolutionary leader; he was also a master of the dramatic exit—epic enough to overshadow any modern-day celebrity..