FEBRUARY 11, 1967

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• Headline: 25th Amendment Ratified for Presidential Continuity. Impact: The ratification of the 25th Amendment led to a series of bizarre presidential succession dramas, including a future president mistaking a bag of chips for a running mate. Who knew snack food could influence politics?. Fact: Did you know that the 25th Amendment was ratified in 1967, a year when America's biggest concern was how to not get stuck in a disco? Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: NYC Advocates for Park Funding Increase. Impact: The push for state park aid inadvertently led to a reality show about city dwellers trying to survive a weekend camping trip. Spoiler: they all forgot the bug spray.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more difficult than getting state aid for parks is getting city folks to understand what 'roughing it' means. Hint: it's not just not having Wi-Fi..
• Headline: Soviet Space Station Project in 1967. Impact: When the Soviet Space Station became a reality, it inspired a generation of future space entrepreneurs who thought they could launch a business selling space tacos. Because why not?. Fact: In 1967, NASA was still figuring out how to make a sandwich in space. So, the Soviets starting a space station was like the ultimate 'hold my beer' moment..
• Headline: U.S. SEEKS TO SHIFT SOVIET PRESSURE ON TALKS TO HANOI; American Stand on Bombing Was Clarified to End Any Russian Misunderstanding RECIPROCITY IS THE KEY Wilson Urged to Ask Kosygin to Convince North Thant Renews Plea on Truce U.S. SEEKS TO SHIFT SOVIET PRESSURE. Impact: The U.S. negotiating stances during the Vietnam War resulted in an explosion of diplomatic jargon that continues to confuse politicians to this day. Thanks, history!. Fact: The only thing more confusing than U.S.-Soviet relations during this time was trying to explain what 'reciprocity' means to a high school student. Spoiler: they still don’t get it..
• Headline: Congresswomen Can Splash 2 More Hours in House Pool. Impact: Allowing Congresswomen extra pool time led to the establishment of a secret 'Congressional Swim League' that dominated Capitol Hill gossip for years. Who knew politics could be so splashy?. Fact: Because nothing says 'serious political discussions' like splashing around in a pool for two extra hours. Next up: synchronized swimming legislation!.
• Headline: Harvard Sets Enders Fund. Impact: The Enders Fund at Harvard set off a chain reaction where every other university scrambled to create 'named' funds, leading to a very competitive atmosphere in academia. 'Who will fund the next taco studies program?' became the new question.. Fact: Fun fact: The Enders Fund is a great reminder that even in academia, money talks. Just ask any professor trying to get a grant for research on why students can't stop using TikTok..
• Headline: U.S. Says It Is Disturbed By Signs of Foe's Build-up; BUILD-UP REPORTS VEXING, U.S. SAYS. Impact: The U.S. expressing concern over Vietnam's military build-up led to a series of paranoid conspiracy theories about invisible tanks and teleporting soldiers. Spoiler: they were just really good at hiding.. Fact: Fun fact: The paranoia around military build-ups often distracts from the fact that the real enemy is always paperwork. Just ask any government official!.
• Headline: Ex-London Financier Held In Insurance Bankruptcy. Impact: The arrest of a financier for insurance bankruptcy led to an increase in financial crime documentaries, inspiring a new generation of armchair detectives. Who knew crime could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that the financier's downfall was such a mess that it made even Wall Street's wolves look like cuddly puppies? Talk about a financial fiasco!.