APRIL 23, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYC to Increase Minority Teacher Representation. Impact: New York City's effort to diversify its teaching staff led to a nationwide trend where schools realized they could actually hire teachers of different backgrounds. This caused a ripple effect where coffee shops also tried to diversify their baristas, leading to a confusing array of coffee orders.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more diverse than NYC's teaching staff is its pizza styles? You can find a pizza for every ethnicity—just don't ask for pineapple on a New York slice!.
• Headline: Exploring 'The Marble Foot' Autobiography. Impact: The autobiography 'The Marble Foot' inspired countless aspiring writers to think that their life stories were equally riveting, leading to an explosion of memoirs that made the world question whether anyone should ever write about their own life again.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Marble Foot' was actually a metaphor for the author's struggles with foot odor? Talk about a stinky plot twist!.
• Headline: The Enshrinement of George Washington Carver.... Impact: Enshrining George Washington Carver led to an increased interest in peanut butter, which inadvertently caused a peanut shortage decades later when an entire generation tried to recreate his experiments in their kitchens. Who knew we could blame a Hall of Fame for our sandwich dilemmas?. Fact: Did you know that Carver once suggested using peanuts to make coffee? It was a hit—or a miss, depending on your taste for nutty brews!.
• Headline: In Jail, Thinking About the Children. Impact: Elizabeth McAlister's thoughts on being away from her children while protesting nuclear arms led to a newfound awareness of the impact of activism on family life, sparking an entire movement of protestors who now bring their kids along to rallies—because who doesn’t love a good teachable moment?. Fact: Did you know that the average child can throw a tantrum just as effectively at a protest as they can in the grocery store? It's truly a talent..
• Headline: Press Club Elects Bragg. Impact: Joseph Bragg's election as Press Club President led to a series of increasingly absurd press conferences where journalists competed for the most ridiculous questions, ultimately resulting in a reality show about journalist antics. Spoiler: it's not very realistic.. Fact: Did you know that the first press club was actually just a bar where journalists went to complain about their editors? Some things never change!.
• Headline: WITNESS ON F.A.L N. FIGHTING A SUBPOENA. Impact: The court case regarding the FALN bombings turned into a legal soap opera, inspiring future legal dramas on television that would have lawyers everywhere shouting, 'Objection!' during family dinners.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more convoluted than a legal argument is a family discussion about who gets the last piece of cake? The stakes are high!.
• Headline: CAUTION IS ADVISED ON INSULATION WORK. Impact: Alan K Levin's caution on insulation work led to a surge in DIY insulation projects that left many homes looking like they were decorated by a raccoon with a glue gun. Also, the squirrels began to feel very at home.. Fact: Did you know that insulation was once made from sheep's wool? So if you ever wondered why your grandma's attic smelled like a farm, now you know!.