NOVEMBER 16, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mary C. McLuhan's Upcoming Wedding. Impact: This wedding sets off a chain reaction where every subsequent Toronto wedding requires a Pinterest board, resulting in a global shortage of burlap and mason jars.. Fact: Did you know that wedding planning is basically a competitive sport? Points are awarded for creativity and stress levels, with the ultimate prize being a perfect Instagram post..
• Headline: U.A.R. Tests Supersonic HA-300 Fighter Engine. Impact: The successful flight test inspires future generations to believe that flying cars are just around the corner, leading to a 21st century filled with disappointment and Uber rides.. Fact: Did you know that supersonic jets were once thought to be the future of travel? Too bad they didn't account for the fact that people enjoy not being deafened on their flights..
• Headline: KEARING IS NAMED SANITATION CHIEF; Markets Commissioner Will Take Periconi's Post KEARING IS NAMED SANITATION CHIEF. Impact: Kearing’s appointment sparks a legacy of sanitation enthusiasts who think they can single-handedly change the world one trash can at a time, confusing activism with litter picking.. Fact: Did you know that being a sanitation chief is like being a superhero, but instead of a cape, you get a broom? Fight grime, not crime!.
• Headline: British Seize Suspect in Killing of 3. Impact: This event catalyzes a series of debates on police safety and public trust, leading to a long and complicated relationship between law enforcement and communities that still echoes today.. Fact: The tragic irony here is that amidst all the chaos, public outcry often leads to more regulations, which can sometimes feel like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound..
• Headline: Head of Press Group Protests Bar Proposal for News Curbs. Impact: This protest ignites a battle between free press advocates and the government, eventually leading to a world where every tweet feels like an act of rebellion.. Fact: Did you know that free press is often likened to a dog? It might bark, but it’s just trying to protect the house from the intruders of misinformation..
• Headline: West German Opposition Parties Appear to Be Closer to Coalition. Impact: The coalition talks lead to a series of political alliances that ultimately create the world's longest game of political musical chairs, where nobody ever really sits down.. Fact: Did you know that forming coalitions is like trying to get a group of cats to work together? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: JOHNSON ENTERS NAVAL HOSPITAL; SURGERY IS TODAY; President in Bethesda for Operation on Abdomen and Removal of Polyp Team of 7 Surgeons JOHNSON ENTERS NAVAL HOSPITAL Withholds Signature Messages Wish Him Well. Impact: Johnson's surgery sends shockwaves through the political landscape, reminding future leaders that health and politics don’t mix well, leading to the invention of the ‘Presidential Stress Ball’.. Fact: Did you know that presidents are just like us—except they have a team of surgeons and an entire nation worried about their health? Talk about pressure!.
• Headline: LOGUE WON'T TAKE CITY RENEWAL JOB; Boston Man Is Said to Doubt Lindsay Can Get Laws or Funds to Attack Slums Logue Rejects City Slum-Clearance Job Opposition at City Hall. Impact: Logue's refusal to take the job leads to years of procrastination on urban renewal, causing future city planners to create PowerPoint presentations that never see the light of day.. Fact: Did you know that saying 'no' to a city job is basically the adult version of throwing a tantrum? 'You want me to clean up this mess? No thanks!'.