JANUARY 1, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brabham and Hulme's Historic Pole Positions. Impact: Little did Brabham and Hulme know that their pole positions would inspire a global obsession with racing, ultimately leading to the modern-day reality of Formula 1 drivers becoming influencers and selling luxury watches on Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that pole position doesn't actually involve a pole? I know, shocking..
• Headline: Unraveling the Chinese Mystery. Impact: As the mystery deepens, it inadvertently leads to the rise of conspiracy theorists who would later claim that aliens are behind every unsolved case, paving the way for shows like 'Ancient Aliens'.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Chinese Mystery' was the working title for every spy novel written in the 20th century..
• Headline: Record Auto Production in 1966. Impact: This slow week in auto plants set off a chain reaction that would eventually lead to the rise of the 'just-in-time' manufacturing model, which is now responsible for your car taking three months to arrive.. Fact: Did you know that 8.6 million cars sounds like a lot, but it’s just the number of parking spaces that will never be filled in your local mall?.
• Headline: Bronx Boy, 16, Identified As Victim of Upstate Fire. Impact: This tragedy marked the beginning of stricter fire safety regulations, which would later save countless lives, but also lead to a million new ways to say 'Fire Exit' in seven languages.. Fact: Unfortunately, the Bronx Boy's story is a reminder that far too many young lives have been cut short in preventable tragedies..
• Headline: SLUMS DEMANDING INSURANCE RIGHTS; Governor to Urge Study of Assigned-Risked Plan. Impact: Governor Rockefeller's push for a study on insurance rights sparked a nationwide debate that would eventually lead to insurance companies inventing new ways to deny claims, thus making home ownership a thrilling gamble.. Fact: Did you know that slums have been demanding rights since before it was cool? Talk about a trendsetter!.
• Headline: In The Nation: Saigon in the New Year. Impact: Wicker's idea of a North-South settlement set off decades of diplomatic negotiations, which ultimately evolved into an entire cottage industry of international relations experts who make a living from endless meetings.. Fact: Did you know that 'Saigon in the New Year' is also the title of a failed sitcom about a Vietnamese coffee shop?.
• Headline: AN ELEGANT AERIAL ENTRANCE TO THE PALM BEACHES OF FLORIDA. Impact: The new passenger terminal in Palm Beach would lead to the 'glamorous' airport experience we know today, where people can enjoy overpriced snacks while waiting for delayed flights.. Fact: Isn’t it great how a fancy terminal can make you feel like royalty while you sit on a plastic chair? #luxuryliving..
• Headline: Religion; Heresy Is Old Hat. Impact: Dr. Macquarrie's argument against heresy would set a precedent that would allow for the rise of every opinion as a valid interpretation of religion, leading to a world where 'I don’t believe that' becomes the new 'Amen'.. Fact: Did you know that heresy is just another word for 'I disagree'? Because everyone loves a good debate, especially over brunch..
• Headline: You Bet Your Life; You Bet. Impact: The rise in law school enrollment led to a future where everyone suddenly has a lawyer in the family, turning Thanksgiving dinners into legal advice sessions instead of family bonding.. Fact: Did you know that while there may not be a glut of lawyers, there’s certainly a glut of lawyer jokes? Which is basically the same thing!.
• Headline: The Law; No Glut of Lawyers..