MARCH 16, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Milk Shipment to Canada. Impact: The 20 carloads of milk sparked a dairy revolution, leading to the creation of the world's first milk mustache campaign. Little did they know, this would eventually inspire an entire generation of hipsters to brew their own artisanal milk at home.. Fact: Did you know that milk was once considered so valuable that people tried to trade it for gold? Spoiler alert: it didn't work out well for them..
• Headline: Jersey Rate Rise Suspended. Impact: The halted rate rise on cast iron pipe shipments prompted a secret meeting of railroads, where they collectively decided to start a new trend: price hikes disguised as 'seasonal sales.' It became a national pastime.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more exciting than discussing railroad rates is watching paint dry? Just kidding, nothing is more exciting than that..
• Headline: TWO NEW YORKERS EXHIBIT IN CHICAGO; Washington, D.C. Detroit.. Impact: The art exhibition in Chicago led to an unexpected art heist, where two thieves mistook a giant abstract piece for a portal to another dimension. They are still lost somewhere in the 'art universe' today.. Fact: Did you know that art thieves often have a better sense of humor than most? They always seem to steal the show!.
• Headline: SERVICE LEAGUE GROWS; ALONG THE SERPENTINE IN HYDE PARK, LONDON. Impact: The Service League's growth along the Serpentine led to the creation of a new sport: Serpentine Yoga, which combines stretching with dodging swans. This bizarre blend has since taken the world by storm—watch out for the next Olympic event!. Fact: Did you know that swans are actually quite territorial? Good luck with that yoga practice!.
• Headline: GREAT CATHEDRAL MADE SAFE AGAIN; Five Years of Work on St. Paul's, London, Have Strengthened the Piers Which Support Great Dome--Special Services to Be Held in June Must Be Closed Again. Work Begun Fifeen Years Ago.. Impact: The restoration of St. Paul's Cathedral sparked a nationwide obsession with DIY home repairs, leading to a surge in failed projects and viral home improvement videos that are still making people cringe today.. Fact: Did you know that St. Paul's has survived the Blitz, the Great Fire of London, and questionable renovation attempts? Talk about resilience!.
• Headline: TUNNEL SCIENCE SINCE ST. GOTHARD; GOING THROUGH HARD ROCK. Impact: The advancements in tunnel science led to an underground society of gophers who began to organize protests over their home being turned into tourist attractions. Their demands for better living conditions are still being debated.. Fact: Did you know that gophers have been trying to unionize for decades? Their slogan: 'We dig it!'.
• Headline: Gregalach Unplaced in Trial For the Grand National Chase. Impact: Gregalach's unfortunate placement in the trial led to the creation of a new racehorse training program that focused on 'how not to trip over your own hooves.' This has since saved countless horses from embarrassment.. Fact: Did you know that racehorses have their own Instagram accounts? They’re more popular than most influencers!.