JUNE 2, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: McCord's Book on Watergate Planned. Impact: McCord's book on Watergate inadvertently inspires a generation of conspiracy theorists, leading to a series of poorly written detective novels that make their way to bestseller lists. Who knew a political scandal could spark so many future plot twists?. Fact: Watergate was so scandalous that even fictional characters in soap operas started having secret government meetings. Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: The Fall of the Greek Monarchy. Impact: The abolition of the Greek monarchy leads to a sudden shortage of royal wedding cakes in Europe as bakers scramble to adjust their recipes. No more tiara-themed pastries? The horror!. Fact: At one point, there were more thrones in Europe than actual monarchs. Talk about an awkward family reunion!.
• Headline: Operation PUSH's Impact in Civil Rights. Impact: Operation PUSH’s economic pressure tactics inadvertently lead to the invention of coupon clipping as a sport. Who knew civil rights activism could result in such extreme savings?. Fact: Rev. Jesse Jackson once suggested that boycotting could save more than just money—turns out it also saves on awkward social interactions!.
• Headline: 158th Bonn Starfighter Loss. Impact: The 158th Starfighter crash leads to a new safety campaign that inadvertently gives birth to the phrase 'flying by the seat of your pants.' Pilots everywhere begin to wonder if they should be wearing belts.. Fact: The F-104 Starfighter was so notorious for crashing that it became a running joke among pilots: 'What do you call a Starfighter? A Starcrasher!'.
• Headline: ONE TO ONE BENEFIT FULFILLS PROMISES. Impact: The One to One benefit concert inspires a subsequent trend of giant music festivals that raise money for every cause imaginable. Now there’s a music festival for everything from cat adoption to avocado toast appreciation.. Fact: If you attended every benefit concert that has happened since, you’d have enough free t-shirts to outfit an entire small country!.
• Headline: LEBANESE LEADER AND ARAFAT MEET. Impact: The meeting between Franjieh and Arafat leads to a series of peace talks that go nowhere but inspire a generation of diplomats to write memoirs about how hard peace is, without ever actually achieving it.. Fact: The phrase 'peace process' was born during this time, causing countless diplomats to use it as a euphemism for endless negotiations—with no end in sight!.
• Headline: ‘Ex‐Security Agent’ Is Called Swindler. Impact: The swindler's exposure leads to a surge in public distrust of clothing manufacturers, giving rise to thrift stores and DIY fashion trends. Because if you can't trust a suit, you might as well sew your own!. Fact: Paul Maris' story is a cautionary tale that proves even the fashion industry has its fair share of 'undercover' agents—just not the cool kind..