OCTOBER 25, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Churches Address Violence in American Life. Impact: The idea that violence is fundamental to American life kicks off a series of events leading to the rise of reality TV, where people are rewarded for their worst behavior. Thanks, Detroit!. Fact: Did you know that violence being 'basic' might just be the reason why we have more action movies than rom-coms? Apparently, conflict is more entertaining than love..
• Headline: Timeless Fashion: A Historical Showcase. Impact: The display of these dresses leads to the eventual rise of fashion influencers who post selfies in front of art pieces. Those dresses are now responsible for more 'What are you wearing?' questions than ever.. Fact: Did you know that if those 18th-century dresses could talk, they'd probably complain about how uncomfortable corsets were? But hey, fashion is pain, right?.
• Headline: TORNADOES STRIKE MIDWEST AND SOUTH. Impact: The destructive power of these tornadoes leads to improved weather forecasting and a new genre of reality TV shows featuring storm chasers, where people risk their lives for a shot at the ultimate selfie.. Fact: Did you know that tornadoes have been known to throw cows? It's a real phenomenon, proving that Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor!.
• Headline: PLEA TO CUT QUERIES IN CENSUS REJECTED. Impact: The refusal to limit census questions leads to an explosion of unnecessary data collection, resulting in a future where everyone knows how many cats you have, even if you don't.. Fact: Did you know that the census could ask you about your favorite pizza toppings? Because nothing screams essential data like the number of pepperoni lovers in your neighborhood..
• Headline: A FAMILY'S NEEDS FOUND 50% HIGHER; U.S. Reports Rise Since '59 in Cost of 'Moderate' Life A Family's Needs Found 50% Higher Than in 1959 Couple Without Children Dollar Figures for 1959. Impact: The revelation that living costs have risen leads to a nationwide panic about budgeting, causing countless families to turn to DIY projects that ultimately result in more home disasters than savings.. Fact: Did you know that if we adjusted for inflation, a 'moderate' life would now require a small fortune? Forget the American Dream; it’s more like the American Nightmare!.
• Headline: ISRAELI GUNS SET REFINERIES AFIRE IN SUEZ EXCHANGE; 80% of Egyptian Oil Output Is Said to Be at Port City at South End of the Canal A TRUCE AFTER 3 HOURS Each Side Accuses Other of Starting Clash--Cairo Claims Toll of 10 Tanks The Israeli Version ISRAELI GUNS SET REFINERIES AFIRE. Impact: This conflict over oil leads to decades of geopolitical tension, resulting in a world where oil prices are more volatile than your ex's mood swings.. Fact: Did you know that oil and conflict are like peanut butter and jelly? They just go hand in hand in some of the messiest ways possible..