OCTOBER 3, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: The New York Limes Auction Event. Impact: The New York limes headline led to a nationwide obsession with citrus fruits, sparking a series of bizarre lime-themed festivals, which ultimately resulted in a rise in the popularity of margaritas. Thanks a lot, Fred R. Conrad.. Fact: Did you know that limes were once so valuable that they were used as currency? Makes you wonder if people were just really bad at budgeting their fruity expenditures..
• Headline: U.S. Neutrality in Horn of Africa. Impact: The U.S. deciding to take a neutral role in the Horn of Africa inadvertently set off a chain reaction that led to decades of sitcoms about misunderstandings in international relations, proving that sometimes the best way to handle conflict is to just ignore it entirely.. Fact: Did you know that neutrality is just another word for 'I'm not getting involved in that mess'? It's a popular choice for those who prefer to binge-watch drama instead of being part of it..
• Headline: G.O.P. Leaders Ponder Party's Direction. Impact: The G.O.P. leaders attending a Tutankhamen exhibition resulted in a bizarre time loop where ancient Egyptian politics began to influence modern Republican strategies. Expect a rise in pyramid schemes.. Fact: Did you know that King Tut was only 19 when he died? Talk about a short reign – perhaps he could've used some G.O.P. advice on longevity..
• Headline: The New York Times/Paul Hosofros. Impact: The annual Pulaski Day Parade turned into a nationwide trend of parades honoring obscure historical figures, resulting in some truly questionable celebrations like 'National Fridge Magnet Day.'. Fact: Did you know that Pulaski was a Polish nobleman who fought in the American Revolution? Because nothing says 'celebrate diversity' like a parade in honor of a foreign nobleman in NYC!.
• Headline: Reagan Backers Dominate California G.O.P. Meeting;. Impact: The California G.O.P. meeting led to an internal power struggle that resulted in the creation of a secret club for moderate Republicans, where they gather to sip herbal tea and discuss whether to wear khakis or chinos.. Fact: Did you know that Evelle Younger is not only a lawyer but also a name that sounds like a character from a 90s sitcom? Can't imagine why he wasn't the most exciting candidate..
• Headline: Albania Coolly Congratulates China. Impact: Albania's cool congratulations to China created a rippling wave of diplomatic awkwardness that would eventually lead to an international trend of awkwardly worded greetings, leaving everyone wondering if they should just stick to emojis.. Fact: Did you know that Albania and China had a brief friendship that was as warm as a winter's day? Just goes to show how quickly diplomatic relationships can get frosty..
• Headline: Growing Farmers'. Impact: Farmers threatening to strike on December 14 led to the establishment of the 'National Farmers’ Day of Protest,' which ironically became a holiday where people celebrate with overpriced organic produce.. Fact: Did you know that farmers are some of the best negotiators? They can haggle over prices better than anyone else, except maybe car salesmen and your uncle at Thanksgiving..
• Headline: U.S., Mexican Aides Open Meeting on Border Crime’. Impact: The U.S. and Mexican aides meeting on border crime resulted in an unprecedented rise in cross-border crime dramas on television, creating a new genre called 'Crime Noir Lite.'. Fact: Did you know that the border between the U.S. and Mexico is nearly 2,000 miles long? That's a lot of potential for crime, or at least a long drive for tacos!.