MAY 13, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nixon Administration's Water Fund Disbursement Dispute. Impact: This ruling not only reshaped Nixon's presidency but also set off a chain reaction leading to countless debates about political power. Who knew a few billion dollars in pollution funds could spark a constitutional crisis?. Fact: Did you know Nixon once tried to cover up a break-in? Shocking, I know. He really should've just stuck to impounding water funds..
• Headline: Local Elections Impact NYC School Boards. Impact: The election outcomes triggered a new wave of grassroots campaigns that ultimately led to the establishment of the 'Vote or Else' movement. Because who doesn’t love a good ultimatum?. Fact: Did you know that local school boards can be more contentious than the Kardashians? You thought reality TV was dramatic? Try running for school board!.
• Headline: Movies. Impact: This film review sparked a minor cultural revolution, leading to an era where every obscure film is now analyzed in depth by overzealous critics. 'Scarecrow' was just the beginning.. Fact: Did you know that S. Farber once had a cat that could predict movie outcomes? I guess you could say he had a 'purr-fect' track record..
• Headline: Stamps. Impact: The issuance of these stamps inadvertently sparked a worldwide stamp-collecting craze, leading to an underground black market for rare weather-related stamps. Plot twist: they were all just pictures of clouds.. Fact: Did you know that stamp collecting is the only hobby where you can literally just stick things to a wall and call it art?.
• Headline: Mayor Evers Visits College Here Named for Brother. Impact: Mayor Evers' visit sparked a renewed interest in civil rights activism, leading to a series of 'Remember Me?' rallies across the nation. Because the past is always knocking at the door.. Fact: Did you know that Medgar Evers was once almost killed by a bee? Just kidding! But he did face real danger for his cause..
• Headline: EDWARD J. MURPHY. Impact: Edward J. Murphy's existence resulted in a butterfly effect so subtle that it led to the creation of 'Murphy's Law', proving that if anything can go wrong, it probably will. Thanks, Edward.. Fact: Did you know that Murphy's Law was actually inspired by a guy named Ed, who once dropped his sandwich on the floor... twice?.