JUNE 28, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Drought Strikes Florida's Agriculture Hard. Impact: This drought in the Deep South led to the invention of the world's first agricultural sunscreen. Farmers began applying it liberally to their crops, inadvertently creating a black market for sunscreen among sunbathers who had no idea it was meant for corn.. Fact: Fun fact: When crops suffer, the price of corn chips skyrockets. So, if you enjoy nachos, thank a drought!.
• Headline: Woolridge Family Preserves Farm Ownership. Impact: This settlement not only saved the Woolridge family farm but also inspired the creation of 'Farm Heroes', a reality show where families compete to save their land from mysterious foreclosures while dodging lawyers.. Fact: It's crazy how one family's struggle can turn into a success story. Remember, folks, this is America where hard work and legal drama can pay off… sometimes..
• Headline: Anker Says 12 Extra Principals In East Harlem May Be ‘Excessive’. Impact: The revelation that too many principals might be a bad idea led to a nationwide movement to create a new position: Vice Principal of Common Sense, which remains unfilled to this day.. Fact: In education, the more principals you add, the less actual teaching seems to happen. It's like adding more chefs to a kitchen and expecting a Michelin star..
• Headline: MARY C. SALISBURY. Impact: Mary C. Salisbury, while seemingly just a name, actually inspired a series of historical novels about a fictional character who fought dragons while running a successful bakery. Yes, it’s as random as it sounds.. Fact: Mary C. Salisbury could have been anyone, but she didn't have a dragon-slaying bakery, so her legacy is forever shrouded in mystery..
• Headline: LOUIS SATTLER. Impact: Louis Sattler’s existence somehow led to the creation of the 'Sattler Standard', an unspoken rule that allows professors to wear sandals with socks without judgment. Fashion historians are still baffled.. Fact: Louis Sattler is proof that if you have a name that sounds important, you could be anything from a professor to a secret agent... or both!.
• Headline: SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW RULINGS ON INTERSTATE GAS. Impact: This Supreme Court review on gas rulings led to the great 'Gas Wars' of the late '80s, where citizens fought valiantly for the right to fill up their tanks without going bankrupt.. Fact: In the world of gas, one ruling can change the price of a road trip from 'affordable' to 'is this really worth it?' faster than you can say 'Supreme Court'..
• Headline: Cominco Cuts Zinc Output 30%. Impact: Cominco's decision to cut zinc output resulted in a worldwide increase in DIY home improvement projects, as people suddenly thought they could build their own zinc fences. Spoiler: they couldn’t.. Fact: Zinc: the element you never knew you needed until it becomes scarce. Suddenly, every home improvement show is a desperate race for the last few ounces..
• Headline: ALBERT EDISON MILLER, 88, A TECHNICAL OIL EXPERT. Impact: Albert E. Miller's expertise in oil led to the founding of 'Miller's Law', which stated that the price of oil will rise every time you fill up your tank, despite what the experts claim.. Fact: At 88, Albert Miller was basically a walking encyclopedia of oil, proving that age really does come with wisdom... and a lot of empty gas cans..
• Headline: Mel Torme and Gerry Mulligan Bring Jazz Into Sharp Focus. Impact: This jazz performance sparked a global resurgence of jazz appreciation, leading to the invention of the 'Jazzercise' workout, which was tragically not as cool as it sounds.. Fact: Mel Torme was known as the 'Velvet Fog' – a nickname that sounds more like a cozy blanket than a legendary jazz singer. Imagine that at a concert!.