AUGUST 20, 1967

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• Headline: Missing Painting Found in Dallas. Impact: The rise of big photography shows led to the proliferation of social media influencers who now only post pictures of their avocado toast. Thanks, Hurd!. Fact: Did you know that the first photo ever taken took 8 hours to expose? Now people complain if their selfies don’t upload in 8 seconds..
• Headline: Rap Brown's $25,000 Bail Controversy. Impact: Rap Brown's legal battles sparked a series of protests that eventually led to the creation of social justice movements, making the bail system the new hot topic. Who knew a price tag could change the world?. Fact: Fun fact: $25,000 in 1960s dollars is roughly equivalent to $200,000 today. So, if you’re going to make a statement, might as well make it expensive!.
• Headline: American's Disappearance in Prague Unsolved. Impact: This unsolved case became the plot for a multitude of 'lost in Europe' films, leading to an era of misguided young adults thinking they could find themselves in Prague—spoiler: they just found bad food.. Fact: Prague is known for its beautiful architecture, but it also has more mystery novels written about it than actual tourists who can find their way around..
• Headline: Sperry Rand to Produce Computer Items in Utah. Impact: The establishment of the Univac computer facility in Utah led to the rise of tech startups there, eventually creating the stereotype of hipster programmers with beards who can't fix their own computers.. Fact: Sperry Rand was responsible for one of the first commercial computers, which weighed over a ton. I guess the 'cloud' was not an option back then!.
• Headline: In Brief; In Brief. Impact: Harold J. Laski's musings on the Communist Manifesto inspired countless college students to write papers they half-heartedly presented while wondering what a 'job' actually is.. Fact: Laski once said, 'The mind is a terrible thing to waste.' Too bad most students waste it on memes instead of manifestos..
• Headline: WORLD LIQUIDITY DUE FOR DEBATE; 10 Finance Ministers Will Air Monetary Fund Plan Finance Ministers To Resume Debate On World Liquidity New Affiliate Possible 7 Per Cent Increase Foreseen Beverage Plant Opened. Impact: The debate on world liquidity led to an increase in financial jargon that only economists understand, which then ultimately resulted in the rise of finance memes that the rest of us still don't get.. Fact: The term 'liquidity' is often confused with 'liquor' at parties, which might explain why finance ministers like to keep their discussions behind closed doors..
• Headline: Cut the Deficit by Cutting Spending; Irresponsible Measures Austerity Needed. Impact: The call for austerity measures led to endless debates and finger-pointing among politicians, creating a new Olympic sport called 'Blame Tracing.'. Fact: Austerity measures have been shown to be about as effective as a diet soda with a side of fries. Just saying..
• Headline: Catching Festival Fever. Impact: The NY Film Festival not only showcased films but also ignited an obsession with film festivals worldwide, where aspiring filmmakers now spend more time networking than actually making films.. Fact: Film festivals are basically just fancy ways for people to say they 'saw it on Netflix' while pretending to be cultured..
• Headline: Real Jazz Should Blow the Mind; The Pop World: Real Jazz Should Blow the Mind. Impact: The blending of genres paved the way for artists to experiment wildly, leading to some truly bizarre music that even your most adventurous friend can’t defend.. Fact: Jazz was once banned in some places because it was considered 'too wild'—and now we have TikTok dances to it. Progress?.
• Headline: For Rio-Watchers, Niteroi Is the Place to Go; Niteroi Is Worth Looking At. Impact: Niteroi’s rise as a tourist destination caused a spike in Instagram posts featuring sunsets and overly staged beach photos, leading to an epidemic of jealousy among those stuck in their cubicles.. Fact: Niteroi is known for its modern architecture, which is basically the Brazilian version of trying to impress your friends with your Pinterest board..