MARCH 14, 1971

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating Kent Rockwell's Diverse Talents. Impact: If only people knew that Kent's multiple skills would one day lead to a reality show about multitasking! Thank you, 21st century, for turning everything into entertainment.. Fact: Kent was actually a master of disaster; he once fixed a car, cooked dinner, and taught a cat to play piano—all at the same time..
• Headline: Lodge Meets Pope in Rome Visit. Impact: Lodge's trip to see the Pope might have inspired future diplomats to seek divine intervention in international affairs. It’s like calling your mom when you’ve messed up.. Fact: Fun fact: H C Lodge later claimed he could negotiate peace between nations as easily as he could convince his kids to eat their vegetables..
• Headline: Prospects for Peace in Foreign Affairs. Impact: The article on peace prospects likely led to more articles, which eventually led to endless debates in coffee shops—because nothing says 'progress' like a group of hipsters arguing over lattes.. Fact: C L Sulzberger's writing was so influential, it’s said that reading it could make you feel like you had a degree in international relations without ever leaving your couch..
• Headline: Hanoi Gives Peking Aide Pot Made From U.S. Plane. Impact: The flower pot made from a downed U.S. plane became a symbol of recycling. Today, it inspires DIY enthusiasts to turn war relics into home decor. The Pinterest boards are thriving.. Fact: Hanoi’s gift was a cheeky reminder that sometimes the best home decor comes from the wreckage of your enemies..
• Headline: Antigua's Tropical Stonehenge. Impact: Antigua’s tropical Stonehenge could have led to a global movement of ancient tourist traps. Imagine the Instagram posts from the doppelgängers of Stonehenge!. Fact: Legend has it that the rocks of Antigua's Stonehenge are actually just really big beach stones that got a bit too much sun..
• Headline: Linowitz Asks Businessmen To Stress Social Problems. Impact: Linowitz's call to action for businessmen to address social problems might have kickstarted the corporate social responsibility movement. Because nothing says 'we care' like a marketing strategy.. Fact: Linowitz's actual speech was just a really long PowerPoint presentation that ended with a clip of kittens to soften the blow..
• Headline: Computer to Save Millions In Film Editing Due Soon. Impact: The introduction of a computer for film editing might have led to the eventual rise of movies that are 99% CGI. Because who needs actual actors when you can just press a button?. Fact: This computer was so advanced it could edit out the awkward pauses and cheesy lines in any film, but somehow Hollywood still hasn't caught on..
• Headline: SCULPTURE PRICES FALL AT AUCTION. Impact: The drop in sculpture prices at auction could have unleashed a black market for art that was just too avant-garde for the average buyer. Art thieves everywhere would rejoice!. Fact: It’s rumored that some sculptures at the auction were just really expensive paperweights, but hey, who doesn’t love a good tax write-off?.