NOVEMBER 13, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Anti-U.S. Protest in Turkey Sparks Controversy. Impact: This protest against the U.S. led to increased anti-American sentiment in Turkey, which later influenced international relations and resulted in a whole series of awkward political dinners where no one wanted to talk about the elephant in the room. You know, the one that keeps getting bigger.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. has been involved in more than just a few labor disputes around the globe? It's like a never-ending episode of 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'...except in reverse..
• Headline: Engineers Study Erosion at American Falls. Impact: By reducing the flow of the American Falls, engineers inadvertently created a new tourist attraction: the 'Merely American Falls.' It became so popular that in the future, people began to appreciate the beauty of 'not-so-great' nature.. Fact: Did you know that if you reduce the flow of a waterfall, it becomes a stream? Shocking science, I know!.
• Headline: Explore Chinese Art Through the Ages. Impact: This art show sparked an obsession with Chinese art, leading to an underground market for fake Ming vases. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly everyone thinks they're an art expert—thanks, Google.. Fact: Did you know that the Shang Dynasty was known for its advanced bronze casting techniques? Meanwhile, modern art still struggles to get past 'my toddler made this.'.
• Headline: SPAIN'S LAW ENDS CIVIL WAR LEGACY; Decree Clears the Way for Return of Exiles. Impact: The return of Republican exiles opened a Pandora's box of political debates that would reverberate through Spanish politics for decades, proving that sometimes returning exiles are just as controversial as the original situation.. Fact: Did you know that Spain’s civil war was not just a conflict, but a masterclass in how to make enemies for life? Talk about holding a grudge!.
• Headline: Cubans Disclose Swindle. Impact: This swindle incident led to a national conversation about the integrity of scholarship programs, resulting in a future generation of students who were ultra-cautious and took too long to trust anyone offering free advice. Thanks a lot, Santiago.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of scams, foreign scholarships are basically the 'free pizza' of con artist scams? Everyone falls for it at least once!.
• Headline: Air Pollution Challenge; New York City and State Intensify Efforts to Curb Danger to Health. Impact: New York's air pollution efforts ironically led to a spike in yoga classes as people sought cleaner air through breathing techniques. Who knew smog could lead to a wellness revolution?. Fact: Did you know that New York City’s air quality could double as a mystery novel? It's dark, full of twists, and nobody knows how it ends!.
• Headline: Montrealers Insist the New Metro Is No Subway. Impact: The contention over the Montreal Metro's nomenclature led to a city-wide debate that eventually birthed a new sport: competitive complaining. It became so popular that they had to create official rules.. Fact: Did you know that in Montreal, saying 'subway' is like calling a poutine 'just fries'? Prepare for a passionate lecture!.
• Headline: Sliding Mud and Rocks Threaten Mountain Villages in North Italy; MUD SLIDES PERIL ITALIAN VILLAGES. Impact: The mudslides in Northern Italy resulted in a national reassessment of construction regulations, which, spoiler alert, became a tedious bureaucratic process that lasted for years, proving once again that nature doesn't play by the rules.. Fact: Did you know that mudslides are nature's way of reminding us that sometimes, gravity just doesn’t care about your plans?.
• Headline: NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE FIELD OF TRAVEL. Impact: The new visa requirement for U.S. visitors led to a surge in interest for travel loopholes and creative ways to enter other countries, forever changing the way Americans think about vacationing abroad. Spoiler: it usually involves a lot of Googling.. Fact: Did you know that needing a visa is just another way of saying, 'We love you, but not that much'?.