FEBRUARY 17, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Educators Rally Against Draft Rule. Impact: When educators opposed the draft rule, little did they know they were planting the seeds for an explosion of student protests in the 70s, leading to the invention of the ‘I can’t adult today’ meme decades later.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'those who can't do, teach' was actually a misunderstanding of the phrase 'those who can, teach' from a very angry professor?.
• Headline: The Springbok's Historic Comeback. Impact: The return of the Springbok set off a chain reaction of rugby fever that eventually led to the creation of the world's most aggressive fan chants, resulting in a global increase in spontaneous singing.. Fact: Did you know that 'Springbok' is also a popular name for a South African wildlife park? Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: Italy Sees Rise in Tourism in 1967. Impact: The 2.8% increase in tourism to Italy marked the beginning of a trend where people would go to Italy just to take pictures of their food, leading to the rise of Instagram influencers who can’t even pronounce ‘cappuccino’ correctly.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing people love more than visiting Italy is complaining about how expensive it is to visit Italy?.
• Headline: McCarthy Files Five Slates For Party Delegates in Ohio. Impact: McCarthy's delegate slates were like a game of political Jenga: every move made the whole structure wobble, eventually toppling the party into a frenzy of primary chaos. Spoiler alert: no one won a cupcake.. Fact: Did you know that filing slates for party delegates is just political speak for 'We’re going to argue about absolutely nothing for the next six months'?.
• Headline: Slain Agent Is Honored. Impact: The honor bestowed upon M.R. Burrell sparked a movement to recognize fallen agents, which eventually led to the creation of the ‘Most Dramatic Law Enforcement Tribute’ award, complete with a red carpet and celebrity judges.. Fact: Did you know that awards ceremonies for law enforcement are the only place where you can win an award for doing your job while risking your life? Talk about a mixed message!.
• Headline: Law Firms Across U.S. Raising Pay; LAW PAY TO RISE ACROSS COUNTRY. Impact: The sudden pay raise for law firms ignited a war among lawyers that ultimately led to the modern phenomenon of ‘billable hours’—because who doesn’t want to charge you for the time it takes to think about billing you?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing lawyers enjoy more than raising their rates is talking about how busy they are? It’s like their version of a humble brag..
• Headline: L.I. Migrants: A Study in Confusion. Impact: When officials visited the migrant camps, it was the beginning of a long and confusing relationship with housing policy that saw more twists than a soap opera, ultimately leading to a national housing crisis that no one saw coming.. Fact: Did you know that 'confusion' is actually a state of mind that officials have perfected over decades of miscommunication and bureaucratic jargon?.
• Headline: FOE STILL CLINGS TO HUE POSITIONS; Again Defies Bombardment and Tear Gas -- Enemy's Tanks Seen at Conthien. Impact: The bombings in Hue created a ripple effect that led to a series of increasingly absurd military strategies, ultimately resulting in a reality show called 'Survivor: War Edition' where combatants face off in tactical challenges.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'survival of the fittest' was originally coined during a particularly messy military strategy meeting?.
• Headline: ETHIOPIA, ALGERIA OUT OF OLYMPICS. Impact: Ethiopia and Algeria's withdrawal from the Olympics was a pivotal moment, leading to a series of 'who's not coming to the party' controversies that eventually resulted in the modern Olympic snub culture.. Fact: Did you know that the Olympics were originally about more than just winning medals? Shocking, right?.