JUNE 19, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Smart Designs for Bath and Kitchen. Impact: This headline led to an obsession with home improvement shows, causing a nationwide shortage of avocado green paint in the 1970s. You won't believe what people will do for a color scheme.. Fact: Did you know that 'smart design' doesn't actually involve talking appliances? Sorry, no robot butlers just yet!.
• Headline: Politics Take Center Stage in Berlin. Impact: The blending of politics and theater in Berlin sparked a global trend of politicians trying to be more entertaining, resulting in the bizarre phenomenon of 'political comedy shows' that we suffer through today.. Fact: Fun fact: Many politicians think they're the stars of their own drama, but spoiler alert—they're often the side characters!.
• Headline: CONGRESSMEN HELD NOT BOUND BY PLANK; Methodist Board Says Their Duty on the Liquor Question Is to Constituents Only. MILLIONAIRES" ASSAILED " Concerned Only With Beer" -- Davenport Defends Platform as Leading to a Vote.. Impact: This headline paved the way for the 'liquor question' to become a perennial topic in American politics, leading to countless awkward family gatherings where everyone discusses prohibition like it’s a family secret.. Fact: Did you know that Congressmen are like cats? They only do what they want and mostly ignore the rules. Meow!.
• Headline: JEWISH RELIEF WORK ENDANGERED BY SLUMP; American Joint Distribution Committee Asks Help Now to Save What Has Already Been Done. Impact: The Jewish relief work being endangered by the economic slump started a chain reaction of charitable efforts, ultimately leading to the creation of the 'Do-Gooder Olympics'—an event where you compete to be the most charitable.. Fact: Did you know? Helping others is a great way to distract from your own problems. It’s basically the original self-care!.
• Headline: Wilhelm Returns to Doom.. Impact: Wilhelm's return to Doorn solidified the idea that sometimes you just need to go back to where you started, leading to a boom in nostalgia tourism—because who doesn’t want to relive their awkward teenage years?. Fact: Did you know that Doorn is known for its beautiful scenery? Too bad Wilhelm couldn't take a selfie to prove it..
• Headline: HOOVER TO RESTRICT HIS CAMPAIGN TALKS; BARS TRIP TO COAST; Has Told Republican Leaders He Will Take Little Part in Political Drive. DUTIES OF OFFICE PREVENT They Demand 'Undivided Attention' -- Trip to Olympic Games Is Now 'Improbable.' COMMITTEE OFFICE MOVING Situated Here and in Chicago, It Will Pursue an Independent Course -- Sanders in Full Charge. HOOVER TO LIMIT CAMPAIGN TALKS. Impact: Hoover's campaign strategy to limit speeches led to the invention of political memes. Now, we have politicians communicating solely through the medium of poorly crafted GIFs.. Fact: Did you know that less talking from politicians doesn't mean less noise? Just wait for the Twitter storm!.
• Headline: CHEMICAL DISARMAMENT.. Impact: Chemical disarmament discussions inadvertently led to the invention of the world's most boring board games. ‘Chemical Warfare Monopoly’ was a real flop.. Fact: Did you know that chemical disarmament is not what you call a fun Friday night discussion? Unless you're into chemistry puns, then it’s a blast!.
• Headline: CREDITS IMPROVED IN SOUTH AMERICA; Survey Reveals Upward Trend Observed Early This Year Is Continuing. COLLECTIONS ALSO BETTER Caution Used by Exporters Before Shipping Resulted in Payment Gain, W.S. Swingle Says.. Impact: The improvement of credits in South America inadvertently led to a rise in exotic fruit exports—now everyone’s trying to figure out how to pronounce 'quinoa' correctly.. Fact: Did you know that economic surveys are like horoscopes for businesses? They never really know what's going to happen next!.