FEBRUARY 5, 1976

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cuban Military Intervention Consequences. Impact: The Cubans complaining about their government for intervening in Angola set off a chain reaction. Decades later, this ultimately led to the global phenomenon of social media influencers, who complain about everything from avocado toast prices to the color of their government-mandated uniforms.. Fact: Did you know that complaining is actually a national sport in some countries? In Cuba, it seems like they might be in the running for the Olympics..
• Headline: Connally Reappointed to Intelligence Board. Impact: Reappointing John Connally to the Intelligence Advisory Board led to a series of questionable decisions, which in turn inspired a future generation of politicians to think that being 'in the know' just means knowing where the best cocktail parties are.. Fact: Fun fact: Intelligence is often measured by how well you can keep a straight face while discussing things you know absolutely nothing about. Connally must have been a pro..
• Headline: Dueling Perspectives in Hearst Trial Opening. Impact: Patricia Hearst's trial opened a Pandora's box of celebrity crime, inspiring reality TV show producers to create a new genre: 'True Crime Reality Shows,' which have since become the bread and butter of the entertainment industry.. Fact: Did you know that being a bank robber can actually make you famous? Just ask Patricia Hearst, who took 'going viral' to a whole new level—before the internet existed!.
• Headline: Kissinger Believes Cuba ‘Exports’ Revolution Again. Impact: Kissinger's musings on Cuba's revolutionary exports mysteriously inspired a generation of hipsters who started calling their avocado toast 'revolutionary' because it was locally sourced.. Fact: Fun fact: Revolution isn't just about politics anymore; it's also about how to make the best kombucha. Thanks, Cuba!.
• Headline: Grasso Budget Would End Tax on Business Services. Impact: Grasso's budget proposal to eliminate the business services tax was just the cherry on top of a long-standing tradition of politicians trying to make money disappear like a magician, leading us to the current state where everyone is wondering where the tax dollars actually go.. Fact: Did you ever notice how politicians talk about budgets like they're planning a party? ‘Let’s remove this, add that, and hope nobody notices the empty fridge!’.
• Headline: CITY IS ACCUSED AS FIRE KILLS 10. Impact: The fire that killed 10 people and the subsequent public outrage taught the city that sometimes, the best fire response is a well-timed PR campaign, which ultimately led to the rise of spin doctors in politics.. Fact: Tragedy often sparks change, but it’s also a great time for politicians to practice their 'looking concerned' faces. It’s an art form, really..
• Headline: Ford Authorizes Killing Of Kentucky Blackbirds. Impact: Ford's authorization to exterminate Kentucky blackbirds set off a bizarre chain of events that led to the creation of bizarre birdwatching tours, where people now pay to see the very birds that were once 'dropped' from the skies.. Fact: Did you know that blackbirds are now considered rare in Kentucky, thanks to a certain president’s decision? Talk about a fowl play!.
• Headline: CONCORDE FLIGHTS TO U.S. APPROVED FOR 16 MONTHS; FOES RENEW CHALLENGES. Impact: The approval of Concorde flights to the U.S. was the beginning of a love affair between jet-setters and overpriced airline tickets, leading to the rise of 'luxury travel' as a status symbol.. Fact: Did you know that flying on the Concorde was like being in a time-traveling luxury capsule? Too bad it also came with a price tag that could make even a billionaire weep..