JUNE 1, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Considers Retaliatory Car Duties. Impact: The U.S. imposing levies on Canadian cars might have sparked a series of trade wars, where countries started slapping tariffs on everything from maple syrup to hockey pucks. Who knew that a car's bumper could lead to international chaos?. Fact: Did you know that tariffs are just the adult version of 'I’m not talking to you' in playground politics?.
• Headline: French Question Account. Impact: The conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's assassination probably spurred an entire cottage industry of conspiracy theorists, leading us to today's podcast obsession with unsolved mysteries.. Fact: Fun fact: Asking if something was a conspiracy is the 1960s equivalent of scrolling through Twitter for hot takes..
• Headline: Science Reaches Too High. Impact: The architectural flaws in this science building probably prompted a whole new field of study: 'How Not to Build Things.' This may have also led to the rise of the DIY movement as everyone decided they could do better.. Fact: Did you know that building codes exist because someone once thought it was a good idea to put a roof on a house?.
• Headline: BUCKLEY CLAIMS COUNTY VICTORY; Leadership Seems Assured—Foes Lack Candidates. Impact: Buckley's victory and the allegations of doctored photos could have laid the groundwork for future political campaigns where image manipulation became a staple—because who needs facts when you can have a good filter?. Fact: Photo editing in politics is like putting sprinkles on a cupcake; it makes everything look better, but you’re still just eating sugar..
• Headline: Confidence in Johnson; Administration's Policy and Tone Creates Bright New Mood in Business. Impact: Confidence in Johnson's administration might have influenced a generation of businessmen to wear polyester suits and feel good about it, leading to the fashion disasters of the 1970s.. Fact: Did you know that business confidence is often directly proportional to the number of bad ties worn in board meetings?.
• Headline: New Vassar Head Terms Women ‘Neglected Asset’. Impact: The term 'neglected asset' likely gave rise to countless motivational speeches about recognizing value in overlooked things, paving the way for self-help books that suggest you can turn your life around just by cleaning your room.. Fact: Fun fact: 'neglected asset' could also refer to that gym membership you bought in January and forgot about by February..
• Headline: Outlook in Arizona. Impact: Goldwater's political maneuvering likely set the stage for future candidates to make bold claims and then backtrack, leading to the rise of political spin doctors and social media experts.. Fact: Fun fact: Politicians promising to withdraw from one race to focus on another is like telling your friends you're on a diet while eating 3 slices of pizza..