JULY 23, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Value of Literature Explored. Impact: If literature was a superhero, this article just put on its cape! Little did anyone know that this would kickstart an underground book club movement, leading to a future where people think reading is cool again. You're welcome, hipsters.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, they’ll turn literature debates into reality TV shows? Prepare for 'The Great Literary Bake-Off!'.
• Headline: Locomotive Engineers Leadership Transition. Impact: P.S. Heath’s election led to a butterfly effect where train engineers began demanding more snacks during long hauls. This obsession with snacks eventually led to the rise of gourmet food trucks at every station.. Fact: Did you know that the first food truck was actually a train car? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be something?.
• Headline: Brink's Truck Heist in Massachusetts. Impact: This heist was the first domino that led to a series of failed robberies, ultimately inspiring a genre of heist films that made criminals look cool. Thanks to these guys, your kids will think crime pays!. Fact: Did you know that after this heist, the phrase 'secure your valuables' became a trending hashtag? Not that it helped anyone..
• Headline: Search for New Yorker Ends. Impact: The abandonment of the search inspired a new trend in adventurous vacations—'Find Your Own Lost Sailboat!' It was a marketing disaster, but hey, it did lead to a remarkable rise in water safety awareness.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Not all who wander are lost' was originally written by a sailor who just wanted to find his boat?.
• Headline: FILM WILL RECORD MAKING OF 'TRIAL'; Kafkaesque Schuller Opera to Bow at Hamburg in Fall. Impact: The filming of 'Trial' popularized the idea that operatic dramas could be recorded, leading to the rise of YouTube opera stars who never see a stage but have millions of views. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that Kafka initially wanted to write a musical about a talking dog? Good thing he didn't..
• Headline: East German Communists Bar Their Own Company's Movies. Impact: This film ban led to a secret underground film festival in East Germany, where rebellious cinephiles would trade banned movies like they were priceless artifacts. Who knew censorship could be so hip?. Fact: Did you know that during this time, the phrase 'so bad it's good' was applied to every banned film? True story..
• Headline: Charles L. Coltman, Aide Of United Nations Agency. Impact: Charles L. Coltman’s work with the UN made him the poster child for international diplomacy. In a twist of fate, his methods inspired future negotiators to consider using interpretive dance as a conflict resolution tool.. Fact: Did you know that Coltman once tried to negotiate peace using only a bagpipe? It didn’t work, but it was memorable..
• Headline: City Orders Rents Raised In 24 Unfinished Projects; CITY RAISES RENTS AT NEW HOUSING. Impact: Raising rents led to a wave of protests that inspired the 'Affordable Housing Dance' trend. Future generations would dance their grievances away, proving that rent hikes can lead to rhythm and unity!. Fact: Did you know that in the future, people will actually dance to express their frustration over rent? Welcome to the 'Rent is Too Damn High' shuffle!.
• Headline: 20-CENT BUS FARE BEGINS TOMORROW; Estimate Board Hearing on Increase Ends in Noisy Attack on Rent Control All Bus Fares in City Rise to 20 Cents Tomorrow. Impact: This bus fare increase inspired a revolt of public transport riders, who formed an underground society that only traveled by bicycle. Unfortunately, they also started a terrible cycling fad.. Fact: Did you know that the first bike share program was actually just a group of angry commuters who wanted to avoid bus fare increases? Ride on!.