DECEMBER 19, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: De Gaulle Expected to Win Runoff. Impact: De Gaulle's win led to a surge of French pride, which inadvertently inspired a generation to start wearing berets and drinking espresso, ultimately resulting in a worldwide obsession with overpriced coffee shops.. Fact: Polls are like weather forecasts; they can be wrong, but people still plan their lives around them. Just ask Mitterrand..
• Headline: Power Plant Launch Celebrated in Egypt. Impact: The establishment of the power plant sparked a love affair between Egypt and American technology, leading to a series of awkward diplomatic dinners over shared appetizers and power outages.. Fact: If you think $46 million sounds like a lot, try running a power plant without any power. Good luck with that..
• Headline: European Notebook. Impact: The European Notebook column contributed to the invention of the travel blog, which has since led to an endless stream of influencers pretending to enjoy their croissants in front of the Eiffel Tower.. Fact: If you think keeping up with current events is overwhelming now, imagine doing it without the internet and just a notebook..
• Headline: FLORIDA'S JENSEN BEACH ON THE MOVE. Impact: Jensen Beach's rise to fame led to a tourist boom, making it a prime vacation destination, which in turn caused a dramatic increase in the number of questionable souvenir shops.. Fact: Jensen Beach is the only place where you can find sand in your shoes for the next 10 years after a visit..
• Headline: Study in Academic Freedom; " I Do Not Fear or Reject the Impending Vietcong Victory in Vietnam. I Welcome It." -- Prof. Eugene D. Genovese Study in Academic Freedom. Impact: Genovese's controversial welcome of the Vietcong victory led to a series of late-night debates in university dorms, which eventually resulted in the world's first 'Procrastination Club.'. Fact: Academic freedom: where you can say whatever you want as long as it's not on a test..
• Headline: Hunter in Search Of Distinction. Impact: The article on career hunting led thousands on a quest for distinction, resulting in an overwhelming number of people showing up to job interviews dressed as pirates in search of treasure.. Fact: Searching for 'distinction' is just a fancy way of saying 'I want to be special without trying too hard.'.
• Headline: Iran Builds Oil Port on Kharg Island. Impact: The construction of the oil port on Kharg Island kickstarted a fierce competition among oil-rich nations, ultimately leading to a reality show called 'Keeping Up with the Crude.'. Fact: Building an oil port is just like building a sandcastle, except this one can make you rich—until a storm comes along..