JANUARY 4, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: WNYC Supports Stations During Strike Crisis. Impact: The ripple effect led to the establishment of a nationwide 'information-sharing' network, which eventually sparked the creation of social media—because nothing says 'emergency' like tweeting about a transit strike.. Fact: Did you know that WNYC's role in sharing strike information was the original inspiration for the term 'going viral'? I guess the internet really did take it to the next level..
• Headline: Adolfo's Exclusive Spring Fashion Unveiling. Impact: Little did Adolfo know, his trendy cap would inspire future generations to wear caps that would eventually be worn backward by kids who think they're cooler than everyone else.. Fact: Did you know that 'caps' have been a fashion statement since the dawn of time? They’ve only ever been out of style when people were too lazy to wash their hair..
• Headline: Johnson's Budget Cuts Amid Vietnam War. Impact: This budget cut initiated a long chain of governmental decisions that led to the modern era of tax forms so complex, they could be considered an ancient language.. Fact: Did you know that trimming a budget is a lot like going on a diet? It sounds great until you realize you have to cut out all the good stuff, like social services and snacks..
• Headline: Excepts From Two Lindsay Press Conferences on the Transit Strike and a Radio Interview With Quill. Impact: These press conferences inadvertently started a trend of politicians talking more to the press than to the public, paving the way for today's 'social media influencers' who are just politicians with better lighting.. Fact: Did you know that press conferences were originally invented so politicians could dodge questions more effectively? It's true—it's a talent that’s only gotten better with age..
• Headline: Strike No Bonanza for Cabbies, But Some Riders Protest Fares. Impact: The dissatisfaction of cab riders led to the birth of ride-sharing apps, which now allow you to share a ride with a stranger while also sharing your deepest existential thoughts.. Fact: Did you know that protesting cab fares is like trying to convince a cat to take a bath? It's a futile effort that usually just leads to more chaos..
• Headline: The Big Gamble in Cosmetics: Face Creams for the Man. Impact: This gamble on men's cosmetics led to the rise of the modern-day 'man bun,' where men now invest more in their hair products than in their actual health. Thank you, face cream!. Fact: Did you know that men using face creams is just another way of saying they want to look younger while simultaneously pretending they don't care about looks? It's a delicate balance..
• Headline: British Report That Sales Are Near Goal. Impact: This optimistic sales report inadvertently led to the creation of the phrase 'near enough is good enough,' which is now the unofficial motto of every office worker everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that sales reports have a way of making bad news sound good? It's like putting glitter on a pile of dirt—still dirt, just shinier..
• Headline: Doctor Files Suit Asking Impartial Krebiozen Test. Impact: This lawsuit sparked a wave of medical debates that would lead to the modern skepticism of pharmaceutical companies, creating a culture where everyone thinks they're a doctor thanks to Google.. Fact: Did you know that suing for medical tests is just one way to prove you care more about results than actual medical advice? Welcome to the age of self-diagnosis!.
• Headline: 2 Steel Concerns Join in Price Rise. Impact: This minor price rise set off a chain reaction that would lead to economic theories being written in an effort to explain why everything seems to cost more for absolutely no reason.. Fact: Did you know that when steel prices rise, it usually means your next home renovation just got a whole lot more expensive? Thanks, economy!.