AUGUST 23, 1971

Full News Archive

• Headline: Draft Office Raiders Arrested in 1918. Impact: Little did they know that these 25 would start a nationwide trend of draft dodging that would eventually lead to the creation of the most popular party game: 'Who Wants to Get Arrested for Not Going to War?'. Fact: Fun fact: Draft dodging is just one of those rights of passage that makes you question your life choices, much like getting a tattoo of your ex's name..
• Headline: Public Opinion vs. Congressional Voting. Impact: This epic showdown sparked a series of events leading to the creation of the world's most pointless board game: 'House of Lies' where the only rule is to ignore the voters.. Fact: Spoiler alert: Congressmen may not actually represent their constituents. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: The Detailed Life of George Furth Berlinger. Impact: George's obsession with details inspired a whole generation of people to become overly meticulous in their work, leading to the invention of the world's first stress ball in 1978.. Fact: George Furth Berlinger was so detail-oriented that even his grocery list was in MLA format..
• Headline: Warden Tells of Gun. Impact: This incident sparked a nationwide debate about security in prisons, leading to the eventual invention of the 'invisible gun'—a concept that never really took off, but hey, it was creative.. Fact: Fun fact: Smuggling items into prisons is basically the world’s worst game of 'Hide and Seek.'.
• Headline: 3 Escape Into West Berlin. Impact: This dramatic escape inspired countless movies and novels, inadvertently leading to a spike in 'Escape Room' businesses decades later, because nothing says freedom like a timed puzzle.. Fact: Fun fact: The Berlin Wall was basically the world's longest line at a theme park—except, instead of rides, there were armed guards..
• Headline: POLICE IN BROOKLYN HOLD 3 IN SHOOTING. Impact: This event contributed to the stereotype of Brooklyn as a gritty, crime-ridden haven, which, ironically, helped gentrify the area into the hipster paradise it is today.. Fact: Nothing says 'I want to live here' like a neighborhood with a history of shootings, right?.
• Headline: KY LEAVES RACE DESPITE U.S. PLEA. Impact: Ky's withdrawal sparked a series of political upheavals that eventually led to the invention of the term 'political drama,' paving the way for reality TV stars to enter politics.. Fact: Who knew a simple election withdrawal could lead to the rise of future politicians who just wanted to be famous?.
• Headline: Campbell Recalls a Soup Alter Botulin Is Detected. Impact: This recall led to increased scrutiny in food safety, ultimately saving countless lives and ensuring that no one had to experience the horror of botulism soup.. Fact: Fun fact: Botulism is what happens when your dinner becomes a horror movie. Who knew soup could be so dangerous?.
• Headline: REBELS IN BOLIVIA CRUSH RESISTANCE AND INSTALL CHIEF. Impact: The rise of Banzer Suarez marked the beginning of a series of coups that would lead to a never-ending cycle of 'Guess Who's the Dictator Today?' in Bolivia.. Fact: In Bolivia, political instability is basically the national sport—who needs soccer when you have coups?.