OCTOBER 6, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rose Urges Lindsay to Run for Governor. Impact: If Lindsay Lohan had entered the race, who knows? We might have a reality star as governor by now. Forget the butterfly effect, more like a whole flock of flamingos taking over New York politics.. Fact: Did you know that Lindsay was once in a movie called 'Freaky Friday'? If only she could've switched places with a competent politician back in '74..
• Headline: Criticism of U.S. Screening of Arabs. Impact: The criticism of Arab screenings might have led to a future where US airports have a 'No Questions Asked' policy. Imagine the chaos at the TSA checkpoints!. Fact: Did you know that the TSA once confiscated a bottle of shampoo that was smaller than 3 ounces? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: New Jersey Auto Insurance Reform. Impact: This auto insurance reduction could have sparked a nationwide trend. Imagine a world where insurance companies were actually *nice* to customers. What a utopia!. Fact: Did you know that the average driver spends about $1,600 a year on auto insurance? That's right, it's basically a second mortgage!.
• Headline: Oil Concerns Set Accord With Five Arab Countries. Impact: This accord could have sparked a global energy revolution, or at least a really heated discussion at your next dinner party about oil dependency. Thanks, 1970s!. Fact: Did you know that oil was so valuable it was even used as currency in some ancient cultures? Forget the gold standard; we should have all been hoarding oil barrels!.
• Headline: NEW JERSEY. Impact: The shots fired at the radio station might have inspired a dramatic increase in security at media outlets, leading to a world where journalists are armed with more than just pens. Scary thought, huh?. Fact: Did you know that the first radio broadcast was made in 1906? It was a Christmas message. I guess the spirit of giving didn't extend to ownership controversies..
• Headline: Last Ship Leaves Clyde Yard That Built ‘Queens’. Impact: The closure of the Clyde Yard could have led to a domino effect where the world became increasingly reliant on oil rigs. Who knew shipyards could inspire such a turbulent future?. Fact: Did you know that the last ship built there was ironically named 'The Future' before they transitioned to oil rigs? Talk about a misleading title!.
• Headline: House Votes Road Bill, Bars Transit Aid. Impact: The road bill’s failure could have catalyzed a massive increase in 'road rage' incidents. Imagine highways filled with frustrated drivers plotting revenge against their local congressman.. Fact: Did you know that the US has over 4 million miles of roads? That's enough to drive around the Earth 160 times! No wonder we're all so cranky!.
• Headline: Nadjari Calls Key Target Corruption on the Bench. Impact: The investigation into corruption could have led to a future where every mafia movie became a documentary. Hollywood loves a good truth-is-stranger-than-fiction story.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'made man' is often used in mafia lore? It doesn't come with a membership card, but it should!.