SEPTEMBER 19, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: Indochina Refugee Resettlement Milestone Achieved. Impact: The resettlement of Indochina refugees was a catalyst for the eventual rise of 'The Pho Craze' in the U.S. Who knew that a bowl of noodle soup could change the culinary landscape forever? Now, the butterfly effect means that every time you enjoy a bowl of pho, you’re indirectly thanking a refugee.. Fact: Did you know that the average person eats 20 pounds of noodles per year? Clearly, we owe some of that to these brave refugees and their culinary contributions!.
• Headline: Bias Allegations in Cambodian Adoptions. Impact: The adoption agency's bias might have inspired a slew of other organizations to take up the 'not-evangelical-protestant' cause, thus leading to a future where everyone just adopts pets instead. Who needs kids when you can adopt a cat?. Fact: Did you know that in the U.S., there are more pets than children? Clearly, cats and dogs are the new trendsetters in family dynamics!.
• Headline: 2 Suspects Are Identified In Slaying of 2 Policemen. Impact: The identification of suspects in this tragic slaying likely resulted in a ripple effect of increased police vigilance and community distrust, leading to countless movies and TV shows about 'the chase' that we all know and love. Thanks, real-life drama!. Fact: Did you know that crime dramas are so popular that they sometimes outnumber actual crime rates? Now that’s a plot twist!.
• Headline: Metropolitan Briefs. Impact: Borough President Abrams calling for a Fed probe could have instigated a national obsession with tax loopholes, resulting in countless hours of people trying to figure out how to avoid paying taxes, or at least complain about them on social media.. Fact: Did you know that complaining about taxes is a national pastime? Right up there with baseball and apple pie!.
• Headline: 5 to 10% Price Rise In Oil Seen by Iran. Impact: Iran’s proposal for an oil organization might have inadvertently led to the rise of global oil prices and subsequent conspiracy theories about why gas prices never seem to go down. Thanks, Iran!. Fact: Did you know that people have been blaming oil companies for high prices since the dawn of the automobile? It's basically tradition at this point..
• Headline: Glomar Explorer Now Free To Sail Despite Tax Dispute. Impact: The Glomar Explorer's tax dispute created a ripple in time that made 'treasure hunting' seem like a legitimate profession. Today, we have reality TV shows dedicated to searching for sunken treasure. Thanks, legal battles!. Fact: Did you know that people have found over $60 billion in treasure from shipwrecks? That's right, pirates are still a thing, just in a more legal sense!.
• Headline: Laid‐Off Policemen Here March In Washington Over Job Losses. Impact: Laid-off policemen marching in Washington might have inspired a new wave of protests, leading to the phrase 'march for your job' becoming a thing. Who knew unemployment could be this trendy?. Fact: Did you know that protesting can often lead to more job opportunities? It’s like networking, but with more signs and less small talk!.