AUGUST 17, 1966

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• Headline: Soviet-Chinese Tensions at the Border. Impact: This increased scrutiny led to a secret society of smugglers who thought they were hiding from the law but were actually just forming the world's worst book club.. Fact: Did you know that customs checks were once so strict that even the coffee beans had to show their passports?.
• Headline: Foe's Missile Falls, Hits Haiphong Area; Missile Fired by Foe Explodes On the Ground Near Haiphong. Impact: This unfortunate event led to the creation of the phrase ‘missile drop party’, which is still used today in some circles to describe uninvited guests.. Fact: The explosion was so loud that it was reportedly heard by a family having dinner five miles away, who then tragically lost their appetite..
• Headline: Peking Rally Hails Purge; CHINESE HAIL CALL FOR A NEW ORDER. Impact: This rally marked the beginning of a trend where people discovered that 'purging' was not an effective form of conflict resolution, leading to the invention of group therapy.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'new order' was originally meant for a grocery store sale, but it took a rather ominous turn in politics..
• Headline: Mansion in Bronx Is a Landmark. Impact: The designation of these buildings as landmarks sparked a gentrification wave that inadvertently resulted in the Bronx becoming the trendiest spot for hipsters and overpriced lattes.. Fact: Old St Patrick's Cathedral was once considered the best-kept secret in the Bronx until someone posted it on Instagram!.
• Headline: Light Quake in Utah. Impact: This minor quake was the catalyst for thousands of Utahns to move to California, incorrectly believing it would be less shaky. Oops!. Fact: Did you know that Utah’s light quakes are just the Earth’s way of reminding people to stop jumping to conclusions?.
• Headline: BUILDING IS HALTED BY STRIKE IN JERSEY. Impact: The halted construction led to a surge in DIY home improvement shows, paving the way for a generation of wannabe carpenters who ended up using duct tape for everything.. Fact: The last time construction in Jersey was halted, they still managed to open a new reality show about it – 'Jersey Shore: Under Construction'..
• Headline: TRANSPORT NEWS: CARGO RATES RISE; Increases of 8 and 10% Set by 2 Carrier Groups. Impact: The rise in cargo rates caused a minor uproar that led to a nationwide search for cheaper shipping alternatives, which eventually resulted in the rise of the cardboard box as a trendy home décor item.. Fact: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' test run was so fast that local speed limits had to be re-evaluated, and they now recommend wearing a seatbelt while watching their freighters..