NOVEMBER 18, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Detlavs Hearing Recessed Indefinitely. Impact: The indefinite recess of Detlavs's hearing created a butterfly effect of procrastination in the judicial system. It’s like the universe collectively decided to hit 'snooze' on justice.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'I need to gather more evidence' is just legalese for 'Let’s see if I can find someone who will actually talk.'.
• Headline: Failure of CIA in Saigon Evacuation. Impact: Frank Snepp's critique led to the CIA's decision to focus on more strategic operations. Eventually, this resulted in a series of spy movies that made everyone think they could be a secret agent—spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that the CIA actually has a reputation for being less effective than your average movie villain? At least they have better costumes..
• Headline: U.S. Bishops Adopt Guidelines Revising Catholic Education. Impact: The U.S. bishops' adoption of new guidelines sparked a wave of modern educational reforms in Catholic schools, as students were suddenly encouraged to ask more questions than just 'What's the homework?'. Fact: Did you know that behavioral science in education is basically just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's figure out how to make kids sit still and listen'?.
• Headline: The New York TImes/Georoe Tames. Impact: Carter planting a tree became a symbol for environmentalism, inspiring future presidents to try their hand at gardening, with varying degrees of success. Who knew politics could go green?. Fact: Did you know that planting trees is a great way to distract people from your political decisions? It's like giving someone a cookie while taking their toy away..
• Headline: Egyptian to Pray In Old Jerusalem. Impact: Sadat's planned visit to Jerusalem opened the floodgates for interfaith dialogue, but also sparked numerous conspiracy theories about secret meetings and ancient prophecies—thank you, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the idea of praying at Al Aksa Mosque became the ultimate photo op? Nothing says 'peace' like a good Instagram moment..
• Headline: Harvard Giving New Mayors Tips, Both Practical and Philosophical. Impact: Harvard's seminar for new mayors inadvertently created a generation of politicians who thought they could solve everything with a PowerPoint presentation. Spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that attending a seminar doesn't automatically make you a good mayor? Just look at the attendance records at town hall meetings..
• Headline: SADAT GOES TO ISRAEL TOMORROW; HIS FOREIGN MINISTER RESIGNS; SYRIA AND IRAQ CONDEMN VISIT. Impact: Sadat's visit to Israel caused a chain reaction of peace talks that would eventually lead to a whole new set of diplomatic norms—because nothing says 'let's be friends' like a plane ticket.. Fact: Did you know that when it comes to international relations, sometimes a good visit is more effective than a hundred speeches? Just ask any politician trying to make amends!.