NOVEMBER 1, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Roy A. Fruehauf's Untimely Death. Impact: Roy A. Fruehauf's passing sparked a furious debate over the ethics of trailer manufacturing. His company later became the face of a nationwide movement advocating for trailer safety standards, ironically leading to an increase in people taking road trips... and promptly getting lost.. Fact: Did you know that the trailer industry is responsible for more 'Are we there yet?' moments than any other? Thanks, Roy!.
• Headline: British Guiana Coalition Faces Turmoil. Impact: The split in the British Guiana coalition triggered a series of political dramas that would rival any soap opera, leading to years of political instability and a surprising uptick in coffee consumption as citizens needed caffeine to cope.. Fact: Fun fact: Political splits are like your favorite coffee blend - they always leave a bitter aftertaste..
• Headline: Budapest Reports Arrests For 'Counterstate Agitation'. Impact: The arrests in Budapest for 'counterstate agitation' sparked a revolution in underground artistic expression, leading to the rise of street art as a form of political protest. Who knew spray paint could be so powerful?. Fact: Did you know that 'counterstate agitation' is just a fancy way of saying 'I disagree with the government'? But, shh, don't tell anyone!.
• Headline: I . { Service to Be Held Today'{ At Harvard.for Schlesinger. Impact: The memorial service for Schlesinger ignited a renewed interest in his works, causing a brief spike in vintage book sales and a rise in hipsters claiming to have read him in college.. Fact: Did you know that attending a memorial service is the only socially acceptable way to say, 'I didn't really know this person, but I want to look cultured'?.
• Headline: Air Raid Fatal to 48 Laid to Saigon Error; U.S. Raid on Friendly Village Is Laid to Saigon's Map Error. Impact: The tragic air raid incident led to a whole new level of map-making precision, resulting in the invention of GPS technology. So, you can thank a friendly village for your ability to avoid getting lost in the middle of nowhere.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'friendly fire' is about as comforting as a warm hug from a porcupine?.
• Headline: Vatican Absolves Jews of Trent In 1475 'Ritual Murder' of Boy. Impact: The Vatican’s absolution of the Jews from the Trent accusation opened the floodgates for historical revisionism, leading to a dramatic increase in history majors who were suddenly all about 'correcting the record'.. Fact: Did you know that it only took over 500 years for someone to say, 'Oops, our bad!' regarding a pretty serious accusation? Talk about a delayed apology!.
• Headline: ElbridgeJ. Casselman, 71,Dies; Scientist Did Shaving Research. Impact: Elbridge J. Casselman's death marked the end of an era in shaving research, ultimately leading to a glorious age of beards and a subsequent rise in the sales of beard oil. Who knew science could be so hairy?. Fact: Did you know that shaving research is the only field where you can literally cut corners and still get ahead?.
• Headline: H. L. Whitney, Engineer, Dies; Served as War Production Aide; lie Also Was Instrumental in 'Developing Steel Alloys-Sportsman Was 81. Impact: H. L. Whitney's contributions as a war production aide were overshadowed by a posthumous debate over whether his secret recipe for steel alloys could have made a better frying pan. Let’s just say, the kitchen smiths were not amused.. Fact: Did you know that being an engineer means you can build amazing structures, but you still might struggle with assembling IKEA furniture?.