DECEMBER 13, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'Terrified' at Times: A Historic Illusion. Impact: The fear of the unknown in this headline led to the invention of the 'Terrified' emoji, which has since dominated social media and made everyone feel just a little more understood.. Fact: Fear is just excitement in disguise... unless you're stuck in a haunted house, then it's just terrifying..
• Headline: Case's Margin of Victory Explained. Impact: The 490,822 votes margin set a high bar for future elections, leading to the invention of the term 'margin of error'—because who doesn’t love a little ambiguity in democracy?. Fact: Absentee ballots are like that one friend who always says they're coming to the party but never shows up..
• Headline: Briton, 65, Sails Ketch to Sydney, Logs 13,750 Miles in 107 Days; BRITON, 65, SAILS ALONE TO SYDNEY. Impact: This solo sailing feat led to a new wave of 'adventure tourism,' inspiring countless influencers to try their hand at extreme sports while documenting it for social media—because why not combine danger with likes?. Fact: 13,750 miles is like sailing from Plymouth to Sydney and back, or taking a long detour to avoid your in-laws..
• Headline: G.O.P. Survey Shows Party Widened Base for First Time in 20 Years; POLL SHOWS G.O.P WIDENED ITS BASE. Impact: The G.O.P.'s widening base meant that they had to come up with new slogans, like 'We’re not just for the rich anymore!'—which, spoiler alert, isn’t entirely true.. Fact: A widening base in politics is just like a widening waistline after the holidays: a little concerning but often ignored..
• Headline: Theft of City Signs Perils Traffic Flow; Theft of City Signs Perils Traffic Flow. Impact: The theft of city signs sparked a series of underground sign-making parties, leading to a new trend of 'urban guerrilla art'—because who needs traffic signs when you can have a giant inflatable duck?. Fact: Traffic signs are like the city's way of yelling at you to pay attention. But hey, who listens to yelling these days?.
• Headline: Franco, on Radio and TV, Asks Big 'Yes' Vote for New Charter; He Says It Will Keep Peace and Lead to Resurgence of Spain in World Affairs. Impact: Franco's call for a big 'Yes' vote led to a nationwide debate that inspired countless t-shirt slogans, from 'Yes We Can!' to 'Yes, But Only If You Bring Snacks.'. Fact: In politics, a 'Yes' vote is just a polite way of saying, 'I guess I have to support this, but I’m not happy about it.'.
• Headline: FAMILY PLANNING EXTENDED BY CITY; 8 More Clinics to Be Opened by Health Department. Impact: The opening of more family planning clinics led to an unexpected spike in 'How Not to Be a Parent' seminars—because who knew knowledge could be so powerful?. Fact: Family planning is a lot like planning a road trip: without the right maps, you might end up lost... and regretting a few decisions along the way..
• Headline: Conservatives' Vote Put Above Liberals'; LIBERALS FOURTH, TALLY INDICATES. Impact: The rise of the Conservative party over the Liberals sparked a revolution in political memes, where every election afterward would be a meme battle of epic proportions—because nothing says democracy like a good meme.. Fact: Political parties are like high school cliques: they spend more time fighting each other than actually helping anyone..