MAY 5, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Prague Hotel Shortage Crisis. Impact: This event caused a sudden increase in the popularity of camping in the Czech countryside. Who knew that an overbooked hotel could lead to a renaissance of outdoor living? Now, every hipster in Brooklyn can be spotted with a tent and a vintage Polaroid camera in Prague's parks.. Fact: Did you know that bribes were once considered a legitimate form of currency? Thankfully, the hotel industry hasn’t figured that out yet. So, pack your tents!.
• Headline: Sidewalk Cafes Get Winter Allowance. Impact: This legislation sparked a nationwide trend of ‘hipster canopies,’ forever changing the way we enjoy overpriced coffee while simultaneously avoiding the elements. In a twist of fate, it also led to the invention of the heated outdoor blanket.. Fact: Did you know that before canopies, sidewalk cafes were just... sidewalks? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Frontier Calls on C.A.B. To Reconsider Route Bid. Impact: Frontier Airlines' persistent bid reshaped the airline industry's negotiation tactics, leading to the infamous 'it's not you, it's me' emails between airlines and the government. If only they had tried sending a heartfelt card instead.. Fact: Did you know that 'Frontier' was also the name of a popular TV show? Spoiler: it didn't end well for the plane either..
• Headline: Federal Judge Named Head Of Trustees at Howard U.. Impact: This event marked a turning point in educational governance; suddenly, legal minds were seen as the new superheroes of academia. Who needs capes when you have a gavel?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time a judge was this involved in education, they ended up making detention an Olympic sport..
• Headline: Madrid Bars All but Spaniards From Land Access to Gibraltar. Impact: This decision not only tightened borders but also sparked a long-standing rivalry that would echo through history, leading to a series of ‘who can be more stubborn’ competitions between nations. Welcome to the world of international sibling rivalry!. Fact: Fun fact: Gibraltar is known for its monkeys. Maybe they should be the ones negotiating peace instead?.
• Headline: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Berberian; A Bird? A Plane? It's Berberian. Impact: This headline caused a sudden spike in superhero-themed merchandise, with people desperately trying to figure out who Berberian was. Spoiler alert: He was just a guy in a cape, not a Marvel character.. Fact: Did you know that 'It's a bird, it's a plane' is the most common phrase uttered by confused citizens since the dawn of aviation?.