MAY 12, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Experience Dvorak's Stabat Mater Live. Impact: If Kubelik's interpretation of Dvorak inspired one person in the audience to become a composer, we might have had an entirely different soundtrack to the 21st century. Imagine a world without auto-tuned love ballads. Ah, bliss.. Fact: Did you know that Dvorak was inspired by American folk music? So, technically, we can blame him for all those country songs about trucks and heartbreak..
• Headline: Court Reverses Employee Dismissal Ruling. Impact: This ruling might have sparked a nationwide trend of people trying to get fired for the most absurd reasons, leading to an epidemic of bizarre workplace antics. 'Sorry, I can't come to work; I was arrested for possessing an inflatable unicorn.'. Fact: Fun fact: possession of marijuana was once a criminal offense in many states, while possession of a rubber chicken was just a quirky hobby..
• Headline: Mild Earth Tremor in Santa Monica. Impact: That mild tremor could have set off a chain reaction of people moving out of California because they thought it was the start of the Big One. Thus, the real estate market in Texas exploded while California became an echo of its former self.. Fact: Did you know that a 1.7 quake is often described as 'the ground just decided to stretch a little'? Talk about a lazy earthquake!.
• Headline: Brezhnev Is Visiting Warsaw And Berlin Before Trip to Bonn. Impact: Brezhnev's trip could have inspired a future generation of politicians to realize that shaking hands can lead to world peace—or at least a much better diplomatic dance-off.. Fact: Did you know that Brezhnev's hair was so iconic that it had its own fan club? No, really. Hair goals, anyone?.
• Headline: Fiat Buys Into the Biggest Paper in Italy. Impact: Fiat buying into a newspaper might have inadvertently led to countless car commercials featuring dramatic readings from the latest headlines. Who knew the auto industry could be so literary?. Fact: Did you know that Corriere della Sera is one of Italy's oldest newspapers? It’s like the wise old sage of journalism—if only it could give us life advice too..
• Headline: GRAY CALL TO NIXON. Impact: Gray’s call to Nixon could have ignited the idea that communication is key, paving the way for future politicians to learn the art of not talking on the phone about their shady dealings—or at least using encrypted messaging.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon’s tapes were so famous, they even inspired a band name? Talk about a historical legacy that rocks!.
• Headline: 86th St. Toonerville Tale: 3 Flee From a’ Police Van. Impact: The escape of the trio could have led to a surge in police van security measures, which then inspired a series of heist movies. Thanks, guys, for the Hollywood goldmine!. Fact: Did you know that escaping from a police van is only slightly less common than winning the lottery? So, statistically speaking, you might want to stick to playing the odds..
• Headline: Cook Calls for Flexibility In Brokerage Commissions. Impact: Cook's call for flexibility could have ignited a wave of rebellious brokers who decided to charge whatever they felt like. 'This stock? It's worth two lattes and a croissant!'. Fact: Did you know that brokerage commissions used to be so fixed that they made the DMV look like a free-for-all? Talk about rigidity!.
• Headline: BAN ON HITLER FILM ASSAILED IN BRITAIN. Impact: The uproar over the Hitler film may have sparked a global sensitivity towards how we portray historical figures, leading to future filmmakers being forced to consider a 'hero or villain' label—thanks for the headache!. Fact: Did you know that many historians believe Hitler had a dog? Seems fitting that even the most infamous figures can have a soft spot. But we still don’t recommend that film..