AUGUST 20, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring the Profession of Fools and Jesters. Impact: The rise of professional fools paved the way for modern reality TV stars. Imagine a world where the likes of the Kardashians owe everything to jesters who once juggled for kings. Truly, a comedic time bomb.. Fact: Did you know that jesters were the original influencers? They could make or break a king's mood with just one well-placed joke. Talk about high stakes!.
• Headline: Venice Bars Controversial Swedish Film. Impact: This film ban must have sparked a secret society of Swedish film enthusiasts who now meet in basements to watch banned content. The irony of censorship is that it only fuels curiosity!. Fact: Fun fact: If a movie gets banned, it automatically becomes ten times cooler. So, thanks for the free marketing, Venice!.
• Headline: Texas Gulf Sulphur Trial Verdict Released. Impact: The acquittal of insiders at Texas Gulf Sulphur might have inspired the belief that the wealthy can get away with anything. This led to multiple Ponzi schemes, resulting in a flourishing underground economy of 'Get Rich Quick' schemes and questionable financial advice.. Fact: Did you know that insider trading is basically the adult version of 'I saw it first'? Welcome to adulting, where the rules only apply to the little people!.
• Headline: PIE CONCERN FACING BANKRUPTCY ACTION. Impact: This pie company’s bankruptcy might have sparked a national obsession with dessert-themed businesses. You know, the kind that are always one bad financial decision away from a reality TV show about their downfall.. Fact: Did you know that pie is the universal symbol of comfort? Too bad it couldn’t save this company from the cold, hard reality of bankruptcy!.
• Headline: JACOB BUCHHOLTZ. Impact: Jacob Buchholtz's mention in headlines probably led to countless conspiracy theories about him being a forgotten historical figure, sparking a 'Where's Jacob?' movement that continues to this day.. Fact: Did you know that the name 'Jacob' has been around since biblical times? Talk about longevity—maybe he’s been time traveling too!.
• Headline: Slack Economic Patrol. Impact: The criticism of the economic patrol likely led to a series of economic guidelines that were as clear as mud, creating a generation of economists who still can’t agree on anything.. Fact: Fun fact: Economic guidelines are like a foggy day—everyone knows they're there, but no one knows how to navigate through them!.
• Headline: $24.6-MILLION SUIT IS LOST BY STATE; Court Rules Thruway Need Not Repay Part of a Loan That Helped Build Road BIGGEST SUCH SETBACK Authority Is Upheld in Claim It Used Funds to Make Other Improvements Too. Impact: This ruling against the Thruway Authority likely inspired a new trend where governments tried to avoid repaying loans altogether. Welcome to the age of 'borrow and forget'!. Fact: Did you know that financial setbacks can lead to creative accounting? The Thruway Authority just added 'creative non-repayment' to their resume!.
• Headline: VENICE TO SHOW 'THE WILD ANGELS'; Festival's U.S. Entry Deals With Motorcycle Gang. Impact: The showing of 'The Wild Angels' at the Venice Film Festival probably spurred the motorcycle gang film genre into overdrive, leading to a cultural moment where leather jackets became synonymous with rebellion and poor decision-making.. Fact: Fun fact: Motorcycle gangs have been romanticized to the point where some people think riding a bike makes you an instant badass. Spoiler alert: It doesn't!.