DECEMBER 6, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fungi Feast: A Celebration of Mushrooms. Impact: The indulgence in mushrooms sparked a culinary revolution that led to the rise of hipster cafes and artisanal mushroom dishes, ultimately resulting in today's overpriced truffle oil obsession. Thank you, fungi, for making our wallets lighter and our Instagram feeds filled with #MushroomMadness.. Fact: Did you know that some mushrooms can actually glow in the dark? Talk about a party favor!.
• Headline: Federal Ban on Laetrile Struck Down. Impact: By allowing laetrile to remain in the market, cancer treatments would take a wild turn, leading to a decade of alternative therapies that resulted in a spike of questionable health fads, including the infamous cabbage soup diet. Who knew cancer treatment could turn into a game of 'better luck next time'?. Fact: Fun fact: Laetrile was derived from apricot pits, which means if you ever wanted to eat your way to health, you could just start snacking on fruit seeds!.
• Headline: U.S. Prisoner Hearings in Mexico City. Impact: The hearings for prisoner repatriation in Mexico City were the first step toward a bizarre wave of diplomatic exchanges that would lead to awkward family reunions and a Netflix series about the trials and tribulations of American tourists gone wrong.. Fact: You know, the U.S. and Mexico have had such a complicated relationship that it could probably fill a soap opera's season finale!.
• Headline: Urban Officials Are Uneasy About Carter Aid Plan. Impact: Urban officials' unease about Carter's aid plan planted the seeds for a new generation of bureaucratic red tape and funding allocation debates, ensuring that future generations would inherit the delightful chaos of urban planning.. Fact: Surprise! Urban aid plans often sound like a good idea until you realize they require more paperwork than a tax audit..
• Headline: Family in a Housing Project Finds It Beats Living in a Tenement. Impact: The Olevancia family's contentment in a housing project would inspire future generations to seek low-income housing, unwittingly creating a reality TV series that would highlight the struggles and triumphs of urban living. Can you say 'reality TV gold'?. Fact: Did you know that the average rent in NYC can make you consider moving to a remote island? Just kidding, it's probably more expensive there too!.
• Headline: EGYPT CUTS RELATIONS WITH 5 ARAB NATIONS OPPOSED TO PEACE BID. Impact: Egypt's diplomatic break with five Arab nations set off a chain reaction that would lead to decades of complicated alliances and a game of geopolitical chess that continues to this day. Who knew that one diplomatic snub could change the course of history?. Fact: Fun fact: The Egyptian pyramids are older than most of the countries involved in this diplomatic drama. Talk about ancient grievances!.
• Headline: Police Department Magazine Struggling to Survive. Impact: The struggle of the NYC Police Department magazine foreshadowed the eventual decline of print media, leading to the rise of online memes that now serve as the primary source of breaking news. Welcome to the future, where tweets are the news of the day!. Fact: Did you know that police department publications were once considered essential reading? Now, they might as well be coasters for your takeout containers!.
• Headline: ACCORD IS REPORTED FOR TAX ON CRUDE OIL. Impact: The agreement on crude oil tax paved the way for years of gas price debates, leading to the creation of student-led protests and the rise of social media hashtags like #GasPricesSuck. Who knew taxes could fuel a generation of activism?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more volatile than crude oil prices is the conversation you have with your friend who drives a gas-guzzler!.
• Headline: David K. E. Bruce, Diplomat, Dies. Impact: The death of David K. E. Bruce marked the end of an era in diplomacy, leading to a shift in international relations that would eventually evolve into the current state of global negotiations and endless summits. Rest in peace, dear diplomat; your legacy lives on in the chaos.. Fact: Did you know that David K. E. Bruce was the U.S. ambassador to France? Imagine trying to explain American politics over a baguette!.
• Headline: MAINE VOTERS REPEAL SCHOOL TAX SYSTEM. Impact: The repeal of Maine's school tax system ignited a firestorm of educational reform debates that would lead to a never-ending cycle of funding crises and a national obsession with standardized testing. Thanks, Maine, for making school funding a hot topic!. Fact: Fun fact: Repealing a tax system is like deciding to skip dessert; it feels great at first, but the consequences will haunt you later!.