JUNE 20, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Canada's Fair Construction Begins Early. Impact: If it weren't for this early start, future Canadian fairs might have been stuck in a perpetual state of construction. Who knew a wooden tower could influence the architectural styles of the next century?. Fact: Did you know that the Canadian Lumbermen's Association originally wanted to build a wooden rollercoaster, but decided that safety was more important? Talk about a buzzkill!.
• Headline: Harlem Youths Arrested for Bomb-Making. Impact: These youths might have inadvertently sparked the great DIY movement of the 21st century, inspiring a generation to create everything from artisanal soap to... well, not that.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, making things with your hands is considered a trendy hobby? Just not this particular thing..
• Headline: Vietnam Conflict: Guerrilla Warfare and Bombing. Impact: This tragic incident might have led to stricter security measures in bars all around the world, eventually inspiring the invention of the 'bar bouncer'—a coveted career choice for those who didn't make it in high school football.. Fact: Did you know that in the 21st century, people actually pay to go to places where they can drink and potentially die? It's called a 'nightclub.'.
• Headline: Another Pause in the Bombing. Impact: The pause in bombing might have indirectly led to a worldwide appreciation for peaceful negotiations, eventually inspiring the 'Chill Out' movement in the 90s that taught everyone to just breathe.. Fact: Did you know that some people think 'peace talks' are just code for 'let's sit down and argue about who’s more wrong'? It's basically a diplomatic potluck..
• Headline: Advertising: He Has Only $1,999,992.58 to go; Fred Mogubgub Discovers Zany Way to Tell a Story. Impact: Fred Mogubgub's unique storytelling approach might have led to an explosion of crowdfunding campaigns, paving the way for future filmmakers to beg for cash on social media.. Fact: Did you know that $1,999,992.58 is just shy of the budget for most blockbuster films today? Guess he wasn't aiming for the stars!.
• Headline: SHOPPERS CASUAL AS PRICES ARE CUT; Midtown Stores Act Ahead of Tuesday Tax Gains. Impact: The strategic price cuts might have inspired a future generation of shoppers to hold out for sales, leading to a national pastime of waiting for the 'perfect deal' instead of just buying what you need.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, shoppers will get more excited about discounts than actual holidays? This is the beginning of the end, folks..
• Headline: The Merchant's Point of View; Business at Retail Is Good, but There Are Some Buts Loss of Confidence by Consumers Held a Treat. Impact: The merchants' loss of consumer confidence may have inadvertently kickstarted the classic 'blame the millennials' narrative, which still echoes through marketing meetings today.. Fact: Did you know that 'man-made fibers' are what future fashionistas will call 'the new black'? It's like they never learned about cotton..
• Headline: Record 93 Yachts Start Annapolis-Newport Race; FAIR WINDS FAVOR BIENNIAL EVENT Race Begins in Chesapeake Bay and Will Finish Off Castle Hill Light. Impact: This record-breaking yacht race might have unwittingly inspired future reality shows about rich people racing each other, leading to the rise of 'The Real Yacht Owners of Chesapeake Bay.'. Fact: Did you know that yacht racing used to be a sport for the elite? Now it's more about who can post the best Instagram pics while pretending to care about the ocean..
• Headline: FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST; Area Near Fort Pierce Re-invaded by Divers Hunting Old Wrecks. Impact: The treasure hunting craze could have influenced future generations to dig up their backyards, in hopes of finding gold and turning into the next viral sensation. Spoiler alert: they mostly find old shoes.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, people will pay to watch others search for treasure on YouTube? Welcome to the age of 'content creation'—where the real treasure is just attention!.