AUGUST 12, 1966

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• Headline: Jamuna River Flood Devastates New Delhi. Impact: The flood in India not only displaced 2,000 people but also led to a massive spike in the sales of inflatable rafts and rubber ducks, as people realized swimming might just become a necessary skill in urban planning.. Fact: Did you know that floods have been known to spark some of the world's most creative water-themed parties? Just imagine the invitations!.
• Headline: Edwin J. O'Malley Sr. Remembered. Impact: O'Malley’s passing left a void that spurred an underground movement of building executives who thought they could fill his shoes—spoiler alert: they couldn't, and they all ended up in a 'How Not to Build' seminar.. Fact: Edwin J. O'Malley Sr. was so influential that his absence was felt like a Wi-Fi outage in a tech conference..
• Headline: New Strip Mine Reclamation Bill Proposed. Impact: The strip mine bill, when passed, inadvertently led to an explosion in the popularity of rock concerts, as people figured reclaiming land was just a cover-up for a massive music festival.. Fact: Fun fact: 'strip mine' sounds like a bad idea for a dance club, yet here we are debating it in Congress..
• Headline: JOHN O. WATSON, 64, EDITORIAL WRITER. Impact: Watson's editorial writing was so impactful that it accidentally inspired a group of cats to start their own literary movement, claiming they are the true voice of the people.. Fact: Did you know that editorial writers are basically the original influencers, except with worse lighting and more coffee stains?.
• Headline: GENESCO IS SUED ON ITS KRESS DEAL; Liability of $60-Million to $100-Million Is Charged. Impact: The lawsuit against Genesco opened the floodgates for other companies to sue each other over ridiculous things, leading to a new sport: corporate litigation—complete with referees and a trophy for the most absurd claim.. Fact: Did you know that corporate lawsuits often have better plot twists than most Hollywood movies? It's like 'Law & Order' but with more spreadsheets..
• Headline: SISTER ROSE MARIT. Impact: Sister Rose Marit's death shook her community, but it also sparked a renewed interest in the importance of nuns, leading to a spike in TV shows featuring strong female leads in habits.. Fact: Nuns like Sister Rose Marit have historically been the unsung heroes of education—just think of them as the original superheroes without capes, but with rulers..
• Headline: MAN HELD IN THEFT OF DU PONT SECRET; Said to Have Tried to Sell Plan Valued at $3-Million MAN HELD IN THEFT OF DU PONT SECRET. Impact: The theft of Du Pont's secret plans led to a series of 'spy vs. spy' antics in the chemical industry, resulting in every employee suddenly wanting to wear a trench coat and sunglasses to work.. Fact: Did you know that stealing corporate secrets is basically corporate espionage's version of 'finders keepers'? Too bad it's illegal..
• Headline: Governor Meets Youths. Impact: Governor Rockefeller's reluctance to promote voting for 18-year-olds set off a series of rebellious youth movements, leading to a new generation of voters who were ready to take on the establishment—armed with social media.. Fact: Funny enough, the legal voting age change was like getting a new phone—the excitement was there, but half the people still didn’t know how to use it properly..