SEPTEMBER 1, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Arrow II Ties in Yachting Series. Impact: The epic yacht battle between ARROW II and its competitors led to a surge in competitive sailing, inspiring future generations to consider racing yachts instead of, say, actually working. This eventually resulted in a global yacht obsession, and the creation of the 'Yacht Day' holiday, where people celebrate by doing absolutely nothing on their luxury boats.. Fact: Did you know that yacht racing is the only sport where the word 'sloop' can make you sound both sophisticated and utterly clueless at the same time?.
• Headline: Call for Unity in Christianity. Impact: The push for a united international church inadvertently set off a chain reaction of religious debates that led to the creation of a variety of coffee shop philosophies. Now, instead of uniting, people argue more about which brew pairs best with enlightenment.. Fact: Fun fact: It's estimated that more people have debated over coffee than have actually attended a church service in the last decade. Cheers!.
• Headline: CHESS PRIZES PRESENTED.; Belgian Tourney Winners Receive Awards at Dinner in Liege.. Impact: The Belgian chess tournament prizes helped establish the idea that if you can’t win at life, you can at least win at chess. This led to an influx of people taking up chess as a way to avoid adult responsibilities.. Fact: Did you know that in chess, the only time you can say, 'I’m just moving my pieces around' and not sound like a complete loser is during a tournament?.
• Headline: MISS BEIN CAPTURES A. A. U. SWIM CROWN; Takes Metropolitan Senior OneMile Event at Larchmont--Miss Lindstrom Is Third.. Impact: Miss Bein's victory in the swimming crown inspired countless others to dive into competitive swimming. Little did they know, this would lead to the rise of swimwear fashion trends that would make future generations question their life choices.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'swim crown' is not a royal title, but a reminder that swimming competitions are the only place where wet hair is considered a fashion statement?.
• Headline: Awaiting Word From Above?. Impact: Governor Roosevelt's indecision on prohibition opened the floodgates for future politicians to dodge tough questions. This practice eventually led to the creation of the 'politician's guide to sidestepping,' which is now a bestseller.. Fact: Did you know that waiting for a politician to take a stand is like waiting for a sloth to win a marathon? Spoiler: It’s not going to happen..
• Headline: BIG SARANAC MILL BURNS.; One of Largest Lumber Plants in State Suffers $250,000 Damage.. Impact: The fire at the Saranac Mill resulted in a lumber shortage, which ironically led to a massive increase in DIY home improvement projects. The aftermath? A nation of proud homeowners with questionable carpentry skills.. Fact: Fun fact: Lumberjacks once had a higher rate of injury than rock stars, but they never got a documentary about it. The world just can't handle that much flannel..
• Headline: CALLS ON CATHOLICS TO USE THEIR SCHOOLS; Bishop Guertin Warns Manchester (N.H.) Parents That Disobeying Means Denial of Absolution.. Impact: Bishop Guertin's warning about Catholic schools inadvertently led to a spike in parental debates over education, causing a few too many eye-rolls at family dinners for generations to come.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more steadfast than a parent's determination to send their child to the right school is the belief that they can still win an argument with an eight-year-old..
• Headline: Two Bostonians Fly to Alaska.. Impact: The Bostonians flying to Alaska for a hunting trip sparked a wave of urban dwellers dreaming of rugged adventures, leading to the rise of reality TV shows that showcase people doing ridiculous things in 'the great outdoors.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more unpredictable than a hunting trip is the number of selfies people take while pretending to be one with nature?.