JULY 6, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tear Gas Disperses Sudan Student Protest. Impact: In a bizarre twist, the use of tear gas at this protest led to an unexpected popularity of tear gas-themed perfumes across the globe. 'Eau de Protest' became a hit in underground clubs, inspiring a generation to embrace their inner rebel—while smelling like a tearful onion.. Fact: Tear gas is actually not a gas but a powder mixed with solvents. So, really, who knew your eyes could be so fashionable?.
• Headline: Dr. E Coleman Appointed New Assistant Dean. Impact: Dr. E Coleman’s appointment inspired a nationwide trend of schools naming deans after obscure cheeses, leading to a cheesy academic renaissance—literally.. Fact: In some cultures, 'Dean' is just a fancy word for 'person who has way too many meetings and is never in their office.'.
• Headline: End Papers; THE ELIZABETHAN UNDERWORLD: A Collection of Tudor and Early Stuart Tracts and Ballads. Edited by A.V. Judges. 534 pages. Octagon. $11.. Impact: The publication of this collection inadvertently sparked a modern obsession with historical ballads, leading to a resurgence of lute music in coffee shops and a disappointing lack of mosh pits at local gigs.. Fact: The Elizabethan Underworld was so vibrant that they had their own version of social media—gossip spread quicker than a Renaissance rumor!.
• Headline: LEGAL RHUBARBS DON'T RUFFLE RAO; Knotty Issues All in a Day's Work for Customs Judge. Impact: Judge Rao's calm demeanor during legal rhubarb debates led to a nationwide trend of judges using vegetable puns in court, inspiring a new genre of courtroom comedy that flopped spectacularly.. Fact: Rhubarb isn't just a tart vegetable; it’s also great for keeping the judge awake during long court sessions!.
• Headline: 250 SEIZED AS PERU BATTLES TERRORISM. Impact: The anti-terrorism drive in Peru inadvertently led to a dramatic increase in the sales of 'I Survived a Political Regime' t-shirts, which became a cultural phenomenon across Latin America.. Fact: Peru's battle against terrorism is a stark reminder that sometimes, the real extremists are just really bad at following the rules..
• Headline: RICHMOND G.O.P. REBUFFS LINDSAY; Its Candidates Will Accept Aid of Conservatives. Impact: This political maneuvering ultimately resulted in a series of awkward family reunions at GOP events, where everyone pretended to like each other while secretly plotting their own agendas.. Fact: In political circles, 'accepting aid' is just code for 'I’ll let you buy me lunch if you promise to vote for me.'.