OCTOBER 8, 1976

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Design Transformations at Cooper-Hewitt. Impact: If it weren’t for this little exhibit, Johnson Wax might have never invented the toilet bowl cleaner that would later save countless lives from the horrors of unsanitary restrooms. Imagine a world without that—pure chaos!. Fact: Did you know that Johnson Wax isn’t just known for cleaning products? They also dabble in design, which is probably why your bathroom has never looked more avant-garde..
• Headline: Saudi Arabia's Aramco Takeover Explained. Impact: Saudi Arabia’s takeover of Aramco led to a cascade of oil price fluctuations that eventually resulted in hipsters paying $7 for avocado toast. You can thank the Saudis for your brunch budget woes!. Fact: Did you know that the name 'Aramco' stands for Arabian-American Oil Company? So basically, it’s a corporate love child of two countries that just can’t stop fighting over oil..
• Headline: Money Supply Decrease Reported in 1976. Impact: This decline in money supply? It set off a chain reaction that resulted in every sitcom character ever experiencing a financial crisis, leading to countless laugh tracks and awkward situations. Thanks a lot, economy!. Fact: Did you know that 'money supply' is just a fancy term for how much money is out there? It’s like a party—when it gets too crowded, people start getting uncomfortable and leave..
• Headline: Mississippi Blacks to Picket Butz When He Appears at G.O.P. Event. Impact: The picketing of Butz might have been a small blip on the radar, but it helped spark a movement that led to increased awareness around civil rights. Who knew holding a sign could change history?. Fact: Did you know that Mayor Charles Evers was a civil rights activist? So, when he says 'picket', you know he means business..
• Headline: CBS Says 83 Million Watched 2d Debate. Impact: The fact that 83 million people watched the second debate means that somewhere, a cat was likely ignored for a solid two hours while its owner screamed at the TV. Cats everywhere conspired to take revenge by knocking things off tables.. Fact: Did you know that watching debates is often considered a form of masochism? It’s like voluntarily stepping on Legos for two hours..
• Headline: Some Abroad See a Grave Error In Ford Comment on East Europe. Impact: Ford’s comment about Eastern Europe likely sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, and somewhere a historian had to spend years explaining how that was a total diplomatic faux pas. Thanks, Ford!. Fact: Did you know that foreign press loves to dissect every word of a politician’s speech? It’s like they’re the world’s most critical English teachers, armed with red pens and a vendetta..
• Headline: Audit by Control Board Finds City U. is Meeting Its Fiscal 1977 Target. Impact: The audit revealing that City University was on track with its fiscal targets probably led to a collective sigh of relief among students, who were secretly hoping for tuition freezes. Spoiler alert: They didn’t get one.. Fact: Did you know that audits are like surprise pop quizzes for institutions? The only difference is that students can sometimes cheat—universities, not so much..
• Headline: Polls Show More Viewers Rate Carter as Winner of 2d Debate. Impact: Polls showing Carter as the debate winner led to a series of 'I told you so' moments from his supporters, while Ford’s folks were left wondering if they should start a support group. Debates: the ultimate test of friendship.. Fact: Did you know that polls are basically just glorified guessing games? It’s like asking people what they think, but with slightly more data and way more drama..
• Headline: Tenor Has a Change of Voice. Impact: Pavarotti’s change of voice might have caused a ripple effect in the opera world, leading to countless wannabe tenors who believed they could replicate his magic—spoiler alert: they couldn’t.. Fact: Did you know that Luciano Pavarotti could hit notes so high that dogs would probably flock to his concerts? Truly, the dog-whisperer of opera..