DECEMBER 11, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hamburg Police Shoot During Waterfront Riot. Impact: The Hamburg police's decision to open fire on a rioter could be seen as the spark that ignited a series of misunderstandings, ultimately resulting in the invention of the 'angry emoji'—a true testament to our progress in communication.. Fact: Did you know that the waterfront is a popular spot for rioting? I guess the view just brings out the revolutionaries in people..
• Headline: Trial of Finnish Officers Begins. Impact: The Finnish officers on trial for abduction could be the reason why Finland later became a leader in education—turns out, letting people go is a better strategy than holding them hostage.. Fact: Fun fact: Finland has more saunas than cars. So when you're done with a trial, you can just sweat it out in peace..
• Headline: Trustees Gather to Discuss Harkness Fund. Impact: The discussions around the Pilgrim Trust led to an eventual rise in trust funds, which later became a popular way for heirs to avoid working for a living—thanks for nothing, Pilgrims.. Fact: Did you know that the Pilgrim Trust is not actually related to Thanksgiving? It’s just a bunch of wealthy people deciding what to do with their extra cash..
• Headline: Text of President Hoover's Message to Senate Submitting Protocols for World Court Entry. Impact: Hoover submitting protocols for World Court entry may have inspired a plethora of future world leaders to think that paperwork could solve global tensions—spoiler alert: it didn’t.. Fact: Fun fact: President Hoover was known for his love of vacuum cleaners. I’m sure he thought if he couldn’t clean up the world, at least his house would be tidy..
• Headline: JOINS FIGHT TO CURB OIL.; Oklahoma's Governor Orders Drive Against Proration Violations.. Impact: Governor Holloway's drive against oil proration violations likely led to future governors trying to 'prorate' their way out of accountability. If only oil wells could talk, right?. Fact: Did you know that proration sounds a lot like procrastination? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: KELLOGG WARNS WAR WOULD RUIN WORLD; GETS PRIZE AT OSLO; Archbishop Soederblom Also Receives Nobel Recognition of Works for Peace. STOCKHOLM HONORS LEWIS Author of "Babbitt" Is Nervous on Accepting Literary Prize From Swedish King. SCIENTISTS OBTAIN AWARDS Landsteiner of New York, Raman of India and Fischer of Germany Get Checks and Medals. Pays Tribute to Nobel. Praises League of Nations. KELLOGG SAYS WAR WOULD RUIN WORLD Others Get Prizes at Stockholm. Kellogg Warns of War Chaos.. Impact: Kellogg's warning about war ruining the world may have inadvertently inspired future generations to believe that peace could be won with more awards. Because who doesn't love a good trophy?. Fact: Fun fact: The Nobel Prize has been awarded to people who have done some truly bizarre things. Maybe one day they'll give one for 'Best Attempt at World Peace.'.
• Headline: MACINTOSH ENDED LIFE.; Missing Maplewood (N.J.) Builder Found Dead in Closed Garage.. Impact: The tragic end of the Maplewood builder may have contributed to the real estate market's 'no garage left unturned' policy, as it turns out, closed garages aren't the best places for self-discovery.. Fact: Suicide is a serious issue, and it’s a reminder that mental health is important. Let’s advocate for better support and understanding..
• Headline: TORIES MISS THEIR CHANCE; House of Commons Lacks Quorum in Public Expenditure Debate.. Impact: The Tories missing quorum in the Commons may have been the real catalyst for the phrase ‘let’s just wing it’ becoming a popular motto in politics. Who needs a plan anyway?. Fact: Did you know that lacking a quorum is basically the political equivalent of hitting 'snooze' on your responsibilities?.
• Headline: AUSTRALIA HONORS AUTHOR; Presents Medal for Best Book of 1929 to 'Henry Handel Richardson.'. Impact: Australia's decision to honor Henry Handel Richardson may have inadvertently led to a boom in Australian literature, proving that while you can take the author out of Australia, you can’t take Australia out of the author.. Fact: Did you know that the most Australian thing you can do is write a book about kangaroos? Just kidding—it's probably drinking a Foster's..