APRIL 29, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Boss at the Fair: Pierre Dupuy. Impact: The fair opened, leading to an explosion of cotton candy consumption. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have sugar highs powering entire economies. Who knew the fate of global diabetes rested on a whim at a fair?. Fact: Did you know that fairs have been around since before the invention of indoor plumbing? Talk about a stinky situation!.
• Headline: Draft Violations Decline Amid Opposition. Impact: The sharp decline in draft dodgers led to a generation that thought being a conscientious objector was just a hipster trend. This ripple effect caused future generations to protest everything from wars to avocado toast prices.. Fact: Did you know that draft dodging is basically the original form of ghosting? Just vanish and hope no one notices!.
• Headline: New York Boxing Title Vacated. Impact: New York lifting the crown sparked a series of boxing rivalries that would eventually lead to reality TV shows where people box over who gets the last slice of pizza. Yes, that’s where we’re headed.. Fact: Did you know that boxing titles have changed hands more often than a bad piece of gossip? It's a real heavyweight drama!.
• Headline: A DOME AND A BOX COMPETE AT FAIR; U.S. and Soviet Pavilions Among Big Attractions. Impact: The protests at the fair inspired future generations to realize that sometimes, the best way to make a statement is with a sign and a loud voice, leading to a thriving market for protest merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. pavilion was just a giant display of hot dogs and apple pie? Because nothing screams 'freedom' like processed meat!.
• Headline: BAR UNIT NEUTRAL ON U.N. TREATIES; Rejects Plan for Opposition to Human Rights Stand. Impact: By rejecting the opposition to human rights treaties, the American Bar Association inadvertently set the stage for countless debates over pizza toppings and whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Spoiler: it does not.. Fact: Did you know that the American Bar Association is just a bunch of lawyers who like to argue? Imagine the debates they have over lunch!.
• Headline: Northwest River Unit Set Up. Impact: The establishment of the Northwest River Unit led to an explosion of 'river adventures' that inspired countless terrible reality TV shows about people trying to survive on a river with nothing but a roll of duct tape.. Fact: Did you know that rivers can be quite deceptive? They seem calm, but they hide all sorts of secrets—including how to get lost in the wilderness!.
• Headline: Swiss Honor B.B.C. Show. Impact: The Swiss honoring the BBC led to an explosion of international TV festivals, culminating in Netflix, which is basically just a digital fair for binge-watching. Thanks, Switzerland, for paving the way for our couch potato lifestyles.. Fact: Did you know that the Swiss love to award things? They even give awards for the best cheese! Talk about a gouda time!.
• Headline: PONTIFF CONCEDES PAPACY IS BARRIER TO CHRISTIAN UNITY; But He Calls It Indispensable Principle of Truth--Blake Asks Talks on Pope's Role Pope Sadly Calls His Authority An Obstacle to Christian Unity. Impact: The Pope acknowledging the papacy as a barrier to unity led to a long tradition of religious leaders playing a game of theological tug-of-war. Who would have thought that divine politics could be so complicated?. Fact: Did you know that the Pope has a wardrobe that could rival the best fashion designers? Holy couture, Batman!.
• Headline: CONGRESS EXPECTS WAR ESCALATION; Critics and Supporters Cite Speech by Westmoreland. Impact: Congress expecting war escalation led to more debates than a college dorm room at 2 AM. This would eventually set a precedent for every political decision being met with a passionate Slack channel.. Fact: Did you know that Congress is basically just a glorified group project? Everyone argues, but no one actually wants to do the work!.