MAY 27, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soviet Union's First Triangular Stamp. Impact: The introduction of the triangular stamp led to the eventual rise of triangular-shaped currency. This caused an international crisis in geometry classes as students struggled to draw their new currency accurately, leading to a shortage of protractors.. Fact: Did you know that the triangular stamp was actually a secret signal for stamp collectors to start hoarding stamps shaped like pizza slices? Talk about a slice of history!.
• Headline: Bolivia's Unique 2-Man Presidency. Impact: The two-man presidency in Bolivia created a power struggle that spiraled into a reality show called 'Survivor: La Paz Edition', where the prize was the presidency and immunity from the next coup.. Fact: Did you know that the last time Bolivia had a shared presidency, they accidentally elected their llama as a third co-president? It was a disastrous but entertaining term..
• Headline: Evidence of Communist Involvement in Dominican Revolt. Impact: The claim of Communist involvement in the Dominican rising sparked a global search for hidden communist agents, resulting in the world's first 'Where's Waldo?' game where everyone was convinced Waldo was a communist.. Fact: Did you know the U.S. envoy's name was actually 'Bennett the Barely Believable'? It’s true—he had a knack for dramatic reports that could rival soap operas..
• Headline: 4 Works Presented By Ballet Concepts In New York Debut. Impact: The debut of Ballet Concepts led to the unexpected rise of interpretative dance as a legitimate form of political protest, confusing politicians and delighting hipsters everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that one of the dancers accidentally pirouetted into a politician's speech, resulting in the first-ever ‘dance-off’ debate? Spoiler: the politician lost..
• Headline: RUSK DEFENDS U.S. ON STEPS IN O.A.S.; His Report of Crisis Action Is at Variance With Minutes. Impact: Rusk's defense of U.S. actions in the O.A.S. inspired countless conspiracy theories about the government using interpretive dance to distract from real issues—leading to the rise of modern dance therapy as a political tool.. Fact: Did you know that the minutes from that meeting were actually written in invisible ink? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be a plot twist?.
• Headline: PATROLS OF O.A.S. ENTER JUNTA AREA; Rebels Accept Policing if No U.S. Troops Are Used. Impact: The agreement to allow O.A.S. patrols without U.S. troops led to the invention of 'patrol karaoke', where rebels and patrols sang their demands instead of shooting at each other. Surprisingly, it reduced tensions.. Fact: Did you know that the first song they sang was 'Kumbaya'? It was a real hit—charts were never the same!.
• Headline: Burning Well in Libya Sealed. Impact: Sealing the burning well in Libya inadvertently triggered an oil shortage that made gas prices soar, leading to the invention of the 'carpool karaoke' as a way to bond during long commutes.. Fact: Did you know that the oil well was finally sealed with a giant rubber stopper? You can’t make this stuff up—who knew oil could have a sense of humor?.
• Headline: IMPASSE IN CABINET HARDENS IN SAIGON. Impact: The cabinet impasse in Saigon was so intense that it inspired a blockbuster movie about political gridlock, which became a cult classic and led to the emergence of 'gridlock parties' where everyone just sat around and did nothing.. Fact: Did you know that the soundtrack for the political gridlock movie was just the sound of crickets? It was a big hit among introverts..
• Headline: HOUSING BIAS RULE TO GET COAST TEST. Impact: The housing bias rule test in California sparked a nationwide movement for housing shaped like giant fruit, which somehow became a hit among hipsters and led to a fruit-shaped housing crisis.. Fact: Did you know that the Fresno redevelopment agency thought they were bringing fruit back into style? Spoiler: they ended up with a giant avocado house!.
• Headline: 2 CHURCHES SEEKING TO COMBINE MISSIONS. Impact: The attempt to combine church missions led to a new religious denomination called the 'Disciples of Christ and Other Disciples', which confused many and led to a rise in multi-faith potluck dinners.. Fact: Did you know that the first joint mission ended with everyone arguing over the best pie recipe? Talk about a holy battle!.