MARCH 2, 1969

Full News Archive

• Headline: Focus on Transplant Challenges. Impact: The focus on transplants led to the emergence of a black market for organs, where people began trading everything from kidneys to vintage vinyl records. Who knew a kidney could be worth more than a rare Beatles album?. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, organ vending machines are actually a thing? Just imagine inserting a quarter and getting a fresh kidney!.
• Headline: John Simon's Controversial Reply on Censorship. Impact: John Simon's debate on whether children should see everything sparked a global movement of parents shielding their kids from all media. This led to a generation of adults who believe 'The Emoji Movie' is high art.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1960s, 'everything' included black-and-white films that were much less colorful than today's YouTube videos? Talk about a downgrade!.
• Headline: 1968 Bonn Student Riots Overview. Impact: The student riots of '68 are often blamed for the rise of student debt. Every time a student protests, a loan officer gets their wings. Thanks, Bonn!. Fact: Did you know that $100,000 in 1968 would be approximately $750,000 today? That's a lot of textbooks and ramen!.
• Headline: Surge in Prices Hits Boston-Area Families. Impact: The surge in prices in Boston led to the creation of 'cheap eats' food trucks, which now dominate the culinary scene. Turns out inflation can lead to gourmet hot dogs!. Fact: Did you know that during inflation crises, people often turn to ramen? In fact, ramen sales have outpaced organic kale for the first time in history!.
• Headline: Editorial Cartoon 4 -- No Title. Impact: The editorial cartoons of the time became a breeding ground for modern memes. If only the cartoonists knew they'd inspire the likes of Grumpy Cat and Distracted Boyfriend!. Fact: Did you know that cartoonists were among the first to realize that sarcasm can be a powerful tool? They just didn’t have the internet to amplify their snark!.
• Headline: Nixon's Big Farm Problem: Soybeans. Impact: The soybean overproduction led to a world obsessed with soy products, giving rise to the vegan lifestyle. Who knew beans could change the culinary landscape so dramatically?. Fact: Did you know that soybeans are now in everything from tofu to ice cream? If you can think of it, there’s probably a soy version of it out there!.
• Headline: Observer: Nothing Fails Like Success. Impact: The phrase 'nothing fails like success' became a mantra for anyone who ever tried to succeed in a world full of failures. It’s like a cosmic joke that keeps on giving.. Fact: Did you know that this phrase was originally a motivational quote? Now it’s just a reminder that life is one big disappointment wrapped in a shiny package..
• Headline: Peking Assails Nixon Trip. Impact: Peking's criticism of Nixon's trip reinforced the idea that diplomatic relations are often just an elaborate game of 'who can insult whom better.' Spoiler: everyone loses!. Fact: Did you know that calling someone a 'rat' in diplomatic circles is actually a compliment? It's the highest form of flattery in international relations!.