JANUARY 2, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lindsay Returns from Ski Trip, Swears in Judges. Impact: Lindsay's skiing trip inadvertently inspired future politicians to consider winter sports as a viable campaign strategy. Who knew that a little powder could lead to political power?. Fact: Did you know that skiing is the only sport where you can simultaneously break your leg and your political career?.
• Headline: Israel-Syria Tensions Escalate Near Galilee. Impact: The clash between Israel and Syria over tractors led to an eternal debate about agricultural machinery in conflict zones, which eventually inspired a bizarre reality TV show called 'Tractors of War'.. Fact: Fun fact: The Sea of Galilee is the only sea that doesn't actually have any sea monsters... yet..
• Headline: W. HENRY POOL. Impact: W. Henry Pool's name has been lost to history, but the mystery of his pool remains unsolved. Rumor has it that time travelers still search for it, hoping to find the ultimate swimming hole.. Fact: Did you know that pools were once considered status symbols? Now they're just places to drown your sorrows..
• Headline: An Assembly for NATO. Impact: This assembly for NATO stirred the pot so much that it eventually led to the creation of a new board game called 'Diplomacy', where the real battle is getting your friends to play without starting World War III.. Fact: If you think world leaders struggle to agree, you should see them try to coordinate a group dinner..
• Headline: An Octagonal House With Two Ghosts and One of Them Smells Flowery. Impact: The haunted house narrative set a precedent for paranormal tourism, leading to a boom in ghost tours and the creation of 'Ghost Busters' as a viable career option.. Fact: Ghosts are like bad roommates: they never pay rent and always leave a lingering smell..
• Headline: LIBERALS SHAPING FILIBUSTER FIGHT; Hope to Put Pressure on Humphrey in Senate for Easier Closure Rule LIBERALS SHAPING FILIBUSTER FIGHT. Impact: The liberals' attempt to change the filibuster rule has ripple effects that led to countless late-night Senate sessions, resulting in an unending supply of coffee and a few sleep-deprived lawmakers.. Fact: Filibustering is the only time in politics where talking too much is actually a strategy..
• Headline: Mackell Takes Queens Post. Impact: Mackell's appointment as Queens District Attorney set off a chain reaction of legal dramas that would eventually inspire countless TV shows about crime and corruption, including 'Law & Order: Queens'.. Fact: Did you know that being a DA is just like being a referee, but with more paperwork and fewer red cards?.
• Headline: As Rusk Prepared for His Interview; Rusk Says U.S. and Allies Must Confer on Truce Bid RUSK SAYS ALLIES MUST WEIGH PLAN. Impact: The hangover clinic sparked a revolution in self-care, leading to the invention of 'morning-after' kits and the rise of brunch culture where cocktails are now deemed a breakfast staple.. Fact: The first rule of hangover clinics? Never trust a bartender giving you advice on how to cure a hangover..
• Headline: Clinic Unbottles a Cure For the Hung-Over Set.