FEBRUARY 2, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Frisch's Provocative Play: Public Prosecutor. Impact: The play "Public Prosecutor Is Sick of It All" inadvertently inspired a generation of lawyers to adopt a similar attitude, leading to a vast increase in the number of cases thrown out for lack of enthusiasm.. Fact: Did you know that in legal terms, 'sick of it all' is not an official defense? But wouldn't it be great if it were?.
• Headline: Nixon's Defiant Second Term Strategy. Impact: Nixon's defiance sparked a chain reaction that eventually led to the creation of more complex political jargon, making it impossible for anyone to understand what a politician is actually saying—ever. Thanks, Richard!. Fact: Did you know that Nixon’s budget was basically an elaborate game of Monopoly? The stakes were high, but the rules were as clear as mud..
• Headline: REALTY VALUATION IN RECORD DECLINE. Impact: The decline in real estate valuation triggered a national obsession with property flipping, leading to millions of DIY renovation shows that made everyone feel like they could be the next Chip and Joanna Gaines.. Fact: Did you know that NYC real estate is like a rollercoaster ride? If you don’t hold on tight, you might just plummet!.
• Headline: Insanity Defense Planned In Killing of Teacher Here. Impact: The insanity defense case influenced countless future legal strategies, leading to a bizarre cultural fascination with the concept of being 'crazy enough' to get away with murder. Not exactly a proud moment for the justice system.. Fact: Did you know that claiming insanity in court is often more about theatrics than truth? It’s basically the legal equivalent of 'The Dog Ate My Homework.'.
• Headline: Defense Aide Denies A Cover‐Up Memo On Ellsberg Studies. Impact: The Pentagon Papers scandal caused future government officials to invest heavily in their cover-up strategies, leading to a thriving underground market for expensive shredders and 'classified' stamps.. Fact: Did you know that denying a memo is like saying you didn’t eat the last slice of pizza? Someone’s always going to know the truth..
• Headline: FEDERAL SPENDING FOR POOR TO SLOW. Impact: The slowdown in federal spending for the poor initiated a long and arduous debate about welfare that continues to be the political equivalent of a game of hot potato—everyone wants to avoid it.. Fact: Did you know that the budget for helping the poor is often discussed in hushed tones, as if it’s a top-secret recipe for disaster?.
• Headline: Saigon Bars Newsmen From Tan Son Rat Base. Impact: Barring newsmen from military bases created a media blackout that empowered conspiracy theorists to run wild, leading to a golden age of wild speculation and memes about military operations.. Fact: Did you know that keeping journalists away from the action is like trying to hide a pizza from a group of teenagers? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: 2 Artists Join in Rachmaninoff Songs. Impact: The collaboration of N Gedda and A Weissenberg encouraged a wave of artistic partnerships, leading to countless duos that would eventually make you wonder if solo artists just weren’t trying hard enough.. Fact: Did you know that the real star of artist collaborations is often just the idea of 'we'? Because clearly, 'I' wasn’t cutting it..