JUNE 14, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ambassador Rosalynn Carter's Diplomatic Tour. Impact: The personal success of Rosalynn Carter during her tour prompted an unexpected surge in the popularity of peanut butter sandwiches at diplomatic dinners worldwide. Who knew a first lady could change snack options forever?. Fact: Did you know Rosalynn Carter once suggested that peanut butter should be a food group? Well, she didn't, but it sure feels like it should be after all that lobbying!.
• Headline: Suarez's Final Plea for Unity in Spain. Impact: Suarez's 'Middle Way' speech sparked a nationwide obsession with balance. Every Spanish citizen suddenly felt compelled to find a middle ground in everything from politics to tapas. Who knew a campaign could lead to a culinary revolution?. Fact: Did you know 'the Middle Way' is actually a popular yoga pose? Maybe Suarez was just trying to get the country to stretch a little more..
• Headline: President Notes a Lack Of Ties With 14 Lands. Impact: Carter's note about lacking ties with 14 countries inadvertently led to a surge in pen pal programs and international friendship bracelets. Because what better way to forge a relationship than with some yarn and letters?. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic relations can be mended with a simple 'How are you?' text? Just kidding, that's not how it works, but wouldn't it be nice?.
• Headline: Garter Says Young Will Shift Thrust From. Africa. Impact: Carter's agreement with Amb Young to shift focus led to a bizarre chain reaction where Africa became the 'it' continent for economic discussions, resulting in countless awkward dinner conversations about safaris.. Fact: Did you know that the UN has more committees than you have socks? And they all need a good washing..
• Headline: 2 Whites Killed in Johannesburg As 3 Blacks Open Fire in Garage. Impact: The violence in Johannesburg sparked an international debate on urban terrorism, which ultimately led to a series of poorly written action movies that made urban warfare look way too glamorous.. Fact: Did you know urban terrorism is a real thing? It’s not just a plot twist in a thriller novel, but good luck finding a movie that portrays it accurately..
• Headline: O'Neill Rejects Attempt by Califano to Induce Congress to Reduce Labor‐H.E.W. Appropriations Measurp. Impact: O'Neill's rejection of the appropriations bill created a ripple effect that led to Congress becoming the most popular sitcom of the decade, featuring all the drama and none of the laughs.. Fact: Did you know Congress is actually a Greek term meaning 'to gather'? It should really be 'to argue loudly while getting nothing done.'.
• Headline: Carter Signs Low London Air Fare. Impact: Carter signing the Laker Airways authorization inadvertently caused a spike in budget travel enthusiasm, which led to the birth of countless travel blogs filled with terrible advice.. Fact: Did you know Laker Airways was the pioneer of low-cost flights? Too bad they didn’t pioneer low-cost baggage fees..