NOVEMBER 18, 1969

Full News Archive

• Headline: Britons Support Queen Financially. Impact: When Britons started sending money to support the Queen, it inadvertently led to the rise of crowdfunding. Fast forward to today, and now we have people funding everything from potato salad to elaborate wedding proposals. Thanks, monarchy!. Fact: Did you know that the Queen's gratitude can be bought with small sums of money? I guess the royal purse strings are a bit looser than we thought!.
• Headline: Apollo 12: Ready for Lunar Landing. Impact: Apollo 12's successful lunar orbit kickstarted a series of moon landing conspiracy theories that still haunt us today. Who could have guessed that a successful mission would lead to a thriving industry of skeptics?. Fact: Did you know that astronauts showed color TV pictures of the moon? Bet they didn’t realize they were the original influencers of the 'cool space' aesthetic!.
• Headline: Exchange Delays Vote; BIG BOARD DELAYS OWNERSHIP VOTE. Impact: The delay in ownership votes at the NYSE resulted in a surge of financial anxiety, leading to the creation of the first stress balls. Thank you, SEC, for the therapeutic industry!. Fact: Fun fact: The NYSE has delayed votes more often than your friend delays returning your borrowed sweater. At least they're consistent!.
• Headline: The Nuclear Arsenals: A Balance of Terror. Impact: The balance of nuclear arsenals led to a heightened sense of paranoia globally, giving rise to the tinfoil hat industry. Thanks, Cold War!. Fact: Did you know that the concept of 'balance of terror' sounds like a horror movie title? Coming soon to a cinema near you!.
• Headline: J. D. Taliaferro to Wed Miss Suzanne Cattier. Impact: J.D. Taliaferro's wedding announcement inspired countless terrible wedding puns, which have since become a staple at every family gathering. Thanks for the cringe, Taliaferro!. Fact: Did you know that weddings are just fancy parties where people try to show off their dance moves? Spoiler: there's always one uncle who thinks he can breakdance..
• Headline: U.S. JETS AGAIN HIT FOE IN CAMBODIA; Attack Gun Position After Enemy Resumes Firing. Impact: The U.S. airstrikes in Cambodia led to a series of international debates about military intervention that still echo today. Who knew that dropping bombs would create a global discussion on ethics?. Fact: Did you know that attacking from the air is considered 'self-defense'? What a unique interpretation of ‘defending your turf’!.