JUNE 10, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Conclusion of Medical Testing after Flight. Impact: Medical tests ending could have led to the rise of questionable health fads and the creation of wellness influencers. Thanks, Dr. Berry, for paving the way for kale smoothies and yoga pants.. Fact: Did you know that heart rates are often just a polite suggestion? Just like those New Year resolutions..
• Headline: Historic Photo of Gemini by Edward White. Impact: The release of this photo sparked a revolution in space photography that would inspire countless Instagram accounts dedicated to space. Thanks, White, for getting the ball rolling on the 'space aesthetic'.. Fact: Did you know that this photo was likely taken before filters existed? The horror!.
• Headline: Court Frees 3 Who 'Confessed' Bazooka Attack on the U.N.. Impact: The decision to free the three could have led to a series of legal dramas in the media, showing how sometimes justice is less about evidence and more about the spectacle. Cue the dramatic music.. Fact: Did you know that 'insufficient evidence' is just lawyer speak for 'we didn't think this through'?.
• Headline: NETWORKS STUDY SPACE NEWS POOL; Cost of Coverage Concerns Television Executives. Impact: The concern over coverage costs hinted at the birth of the 24-hour news cycle, leading us to a future where we can't escape news about cat videos or potato salad festivals.. Fact: Did you know that television executives worry more about profits than actual news content? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: House Votes to Show Kennedy Film in U.S.; HOUSE BACKS MOVE ON KENNEDY FILM. Impact: This film vote might have opened the floodgates for political propaganda through cinema, leading us to watch countless political biopics that make us wonder if Hollywood should really be in charge of our history.. Fact: Did you know that 'political propaganda' is just a fancy term for 'the truth, but better'?.
• Headline: Lures to Defectors Asked. Impact: Sen. Eastland's proposal may have unintentionally set up a wave of defectors that would lead to the real estate boom in the U.S. after all these 'aliens' decided to take up residence.. Fact: Did you know that offering annuities is just a government way of saying 'we promise to take care of you, but only if you come over here'?.
• Headline: Red-China Today: Schools Mold Tough Revolutionaries; Sham Battles Typical of Drive to Maintain Crisis Atmosphere. Impact: This government campaign to mold youth may have inadvertently laid the groundwork for the rise of youth activism and revolutionary movements, proving that rebellion can often be a classroom lesson gone wrong.. Fact: Did you know that 'sham battles' are just a fancy way of saying 'let's fight without anyone getting hurt'?.
• Headline: Peking Newspaper Reports Success of Gemini Flight. Impact: Peking's report on the Gemini flight probably led to a massive spike in space envy, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars—literally and metaphorically.. Fact: Did you know that Peking's enthusiasm for space was probably just to distract from other issues? Classic misdirection!.
• Headline: EQUITY PROPOSES A PANEL ON ALIENS; Urges U.S. Seek Advisers as Britons Fill Parts. Impact: The proposal for a panel on aliens set in motion a series of debates about immigration that would echo through decades, ultimately leading to the realization that Broadway is just one big alien showcase.. Fact: Did you know that actors from other countries are often considered 'aliens' in the U.S.? Talk about a dramatic entrance!.