DECEMBER 1, 1964

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rise of Bars in NYC Theaters. Impact: The rise of bars in theaters led to the invention of the 'drunk review', a popular trend where critics get tipsy before critiquing Broadway shows, resulting in a surge of musicals about misplaced keys and lost cats.. Fact: Did you know that the first person to order a cocktail during a show was promptly removed for ruining the ambiance? Turns out, Broadway prefers sober opinions... or maybe just sober patrons..
• Headline: Endurance Test in French Cave Begins. Impact: The cave endurance tests became the blueprint for extreme reality shows, leading to a chain of events where contestants would later compete to see who could survive 30 days in a shopping mall during Black Friday.. Fact: Fun fact: The average person spends 30 minutes in a cave before realizing there's no Wi-Fi. Who knew survival skills included finding a signal?.
• Headline: R E Babcock Convicted for Rifle Incident. Impact: This conviction sparked the trend of people being charged with 'disorderly conduct' for simply owning a rifle, which would eventually lead to a reality show where contestants compete to not be judged by their choice of weapon.. Fact: Did you know that carrying a rifle in your car was once considered a fashion statement? Just kidding, it was never fashionable—unless you were a cowboy in a spaghetti western..
• Headline: U.S. Civilian Workers Rise. Impact: The increase in civilian workers led to a greater demand for office snacks, which eventually evolved into corporate team-building activities revolving around eating contests. Nothing says teamwork like a pie-eating race.. Fact: Did you know that civilian employment statistics are a great way to impress your friends at parties? Just kidding, they’ll still avoid eye contact..
• Headline: HOME IS DEDICATED BY EDUCATION GROUP. Impact: The dedication of this home was so inspiring that it prompted a wave of similar dedications across the country, ultimately leading to the popular 'Dedication of the Week' podcast, which has surprisingly fewer listeners than expected.. Fact: Did you know that the average person finds home dedications about as thrilling as watching paint dry? At least paint doesn't talk back..
• Headline: MRS. RICHARD BENSON. Impact: The mysterious headline of 'Mrs. Richard Benson' led to an internet conspiracy about whether she was a time traveler or just someone who forgot to put her first name in the paper. Spoiler: It was neither.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mrs. Richard Benson' is a great code name for anyone trying to escape a boring conversation? Just drop that name and watch people walk away..
• Headline: U.S. and India Sign Pacts For $60 Million in Loans. Impact: The signing of the loan pacts with India marked the beginning of a long and convoluted relationship that has resulted in the popularization of the phrase 'You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours' in international diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that $60 million in loans sounds like a lot until you realize it's just a drop in the bucket for most countries? It's like lending your friend a dollar and asking for interest..
• Headline: Rhodesia‐South Africa Pact. Impact: The Rhodesia-South Africa pact was so influential that it set a precedent for future agreements that would eventually lead to a series of awkward family reunions at Thanksgiving dinners over political discussions.. Fact: Did you know that 'pact' was originally a term for a really bad prom date? Just like politics, it often involves broken promises and bad dance moves..
• Headline: HUGHES SNUBBED BY LEGISLATURE; It Acts to Reapportion Own Seats and to Redraw Congressional Lines. Impact: The legislature's decision to reapportion seats led to an endless cycle of political maneuvering, resulting in a new genre of soap opera where politicians dramatically redraw maps while crying over lost votes.. Fact: Did you know that reapportioning seats is actually the only sport where nobody wins? The only prize is more paperwork and a headache..