JANUARY 15, 1966

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• Headline: Massachusetts Plans Largest Pumped-Storage Plant. Impact: The construction of the world's largest pumped-storage plant led to an explosion in energy consumption in Massachusetts, inadvertently causing an increase in the number of people who decided to binge-watch TV shows. This led to an entire generation of couch potatoes who would later influence pop culture in unexpected ways, including the rise of the reality TV star as a political candidate.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'pumped storage' was also used to describe my enthusiasm for the 47th season of reality TV? Just kidding, it’s just a fancy way to store energy. Who knew energy could be so dramatic?.
• Headline: Impact of Transit Strike on Local Business. Impact: The struggle of businesses to recover from a transit strike resulted in a dramatic increase in the popularity of delivery apps. Fast forward a few years, and we find ourselves in a world where people are willing to pay $15 for avocado toast delivered to their door.. Fact: Fun fact: Strikes are basically the original 'let's take a break' strategy, except instead of a vacation, you just have people sitting around being upset. Much less Instagrammable!.
• Headline: Threat to Johnson Charged. Impact: The indictment of J J Halliburton for threatening a public figure resulted in a surge of public interest in political threats, leading to the creation of stricter security measures for politicians. This, in turn, led to politicians being more isolated, which ultimately caused them to spend more time on social media—making their PR disasters even worse.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Threatening a politician' is the only crime that can lead to a promotion in politics. Who knew? Just kidding, it's still a crime..
• Headline: TOP STATE COURT EXTENDS DEADLINE ON REDISTRICTING; Legislature Must Produce Plan by Feb. 15 Power of Tribunal Challenged Districting Deadline Put Off to Feb. 15. Impact: The extension of the redistricting deadline caused a chain reaction of legislative procrastination that would eventually result in a full-blown political drama series, complete with plot twists, backstabbing, and the occasional cliffhanger ending.. Fact: Did you know that extending deadlines is just a fancy way for lawmakers to say they need more time to come up with excuses? Like all of us on a Monday morning!.
• Headline: QUILL A PATIENT AT MOUNT SINAI; Hospital Says He Is 'Out of Danger,' but 'Quite Sick'. Impact: Quill’s hospitalization raised public awareness about health care, leading to increased funding for medical research. This eventually paved the way for the invention of health apps—so now you can monitor your health while sitting on the couch eating potato chips.. Fact: Did you know that being 'quite sick' is a medical term that directly translates to 'I might need to binge-watch Netflix for a few days'?.
• Headline: VEHICLE TO TRAVEL OVER MOON IS SHOWN. Impact: The unveiling of the mobile lab for moon travel sparked a renewed interest in space exploration, which ultimately led to a series of sci-fi movies where aliens are way more relatable than your average human. Thanks, R E Wong and L Galan!. Fact: Fun fact: The idea of traveling to the moon was once considered wild. Now, it's just a matter of time before we have moon vacations. Who's packing?.
• Headline: Front Page 1 -- No Title; Mayor Maps Plan For Labor Peace MAYOR LAYS PLANS FOR LABOR PEACE. Impact: Mayor Lindsay's plans for labor peace inadvertently sparked a nationwide conversation about workers' rights, eventually inspiring numerous labor movements. This would lead to a future where employees could actually take breaks... and possibly even have a coffee machine in the break room.. Fact: Did you know that labor peace is just a euphemism for 'let's all agree to stop yelling at each other for five minutes'? It's a modern miracle!.
• Headline: Justice Chief Chosen in Brazil. Impact: The appointment of a new justice chief in Brazil led to a series of political shifts that eventually transformed the country's legal landscape. This shift sparked debates over justice reform that are still being discussed today—talk about a long-lasting impact.. Fact: Fun fact: Changing a justice chief is like changing a light bulb—everyone thinks they can do it better, but nobody wants to get on a ladder!.