MARCH 26, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: Explore Saudi Arabia's Rich Heritage. Impact: This summary of Saudi Arabia sparked a global obsession with oil, leading to countless road trips for Americans who thought they could find cheap gas if they just drove far enough. Spoiler: they were wrong.. Fact: Did you know that Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam? So, if you're ever looking for the ultimate road trip destination for faith and oil, now you know!.
• Headline: Ford's Message to King Faisal. Impact: Ford's message to Saudi Arabia became the prototype for all future diplomatic messages: bland, full of sympathy, and somehow still managing to sound like a half-hearted apology at a family gathering.. Fact: Did you know that Ford was known for his 'Wholesome American' image? Because nothing says 'American values' like sending a sympathy card to a kingdom over a royal assassination..
• Headline: Shortages Hamper Defenders in Delta. Impact: The shortages in the Mekong Delta led to a strategic rethinking of military supply chains, which, if history teaches us anything, means that bureaucrats began hoarding paperclips instead of bullets.. Fact: Did you know that the Mekong Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Vietnam? Too bad it was also the battleground for some of the most resource-strapped military operations in history..
• Headline: Press to Hear Rockefeller. Impact: Rockefeller’s address was probably so riveting that half the audience fell asleep, leading to the invention of the coffee break—now a staple in any work meeting.. Fact: Did you know that Nelson Rockefeller was famously wealthy? It’s almost like he had more money than he knew what to do with—like a kid in a candy store, but with a lot more political clout..
• Headline: First Seder Is Tonight; Parking Rules Eased. Impact: The easing of parking rules for the Seder led to a massive influx of families celebrating Passover, and thus, the yearly tradition of fighting over the last matzah was born.. Fact: Did you know that during Passover, Jews refrain from eating leavened bread? So, if you ever feel bloated after a bread-filled holiday, just remember: it could be worse!.
• Headline: Annual Armed Forces Day. Impact: The establishment of Armed Forces Day led to an annual excuse for barbecues and public displays of military appreciation—because nothing says 'thank you for your service' like a hot dog.. Fact: Did you know that Armed Forces Day was first celebrated in 1950? It’s almost as old as some of the uniforms they wear!.
• Headline: Assassin, as Colorado Student, Once Faced Charges Over LSD. Impact: The revelation about the assassin's past as a student who faced charges over LSD created a narrative that would lead conspiracy theorists to wonder if he was just a misunderstood hippie trying to change the world.. Fact: It’s ironic that someone who faced drug charges turned out to be an assassin. Talk about going from zero to hero, or zero to villain, depending on how you look at it..
• Headline: Canada Oil Reserves Down. Impact: The decline in Canada’s oil reserves sparked a frenzy of exploration and the birth of the modern environmental movement—because nothing incites a love for nature like realizing it’s running out.. Fact: Did you know that Canada is one of the largest oil producers in the world? Too bad they had to experience a dip in reserves to remind everyone that oil is not eternal!.