APRIL 13, 1931

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• Headline: Florida Fliers' Non-Refueling Attempt. Impact: This futile attempt at a non-refueling record led to the invention of the phrase 'you can't get there from here,' which became a popular excuse for missing family reunions.. Fact: Did you know that flying a plane without refueling is like going on a road trip without snacks? Spoiler: everyone ends up cranky..
• Headline: Dividends Announced in 1931. Impact: The announcement of dividends sparked a frenzy of excitement among shareholders, leading to the first recorded instance of stock market dance parties. Yes, they do exist.. Fact: Did you know that 'dividend' originally meant 'divine gift'? Well, it certainly feels that way until you realize it's just your money coming back to you..
• Headline: SIX KILLED IN PLANES; THREE AIRCRAFT FALL; Pilot Overshoots Field at Sodus and Dives--Other Machines Have Breaks in Air.. Impact: This tragic event led to stricter aviation regulations and the introduction of safety protocols, which eventually gave birth to the annoying air safety video you still ignore today.. Fact: Air travel is statistically safer than driving, but don’t tell that to the six people who were just trying to get home..
• Headline: ART; A Joint Exhibition.. Impact: This exhibition inspired countless future artists to question the meaning of life, leading to an alarming number of existential crises, particularly among art students.. Fact: Did you know that 'art' is often just a fancy word for 'I could have done that, but I didn't.'.
• Headline: CIRCUS CROWDS SEE AERIALIST IN PLUNGE; Charles Siegrist Slips in Leap, Misses Net and Suffers a Broken Vertebra. BUT BIG SHOW CONTINUES Audience Unaware That Man Who Tried to Bow After Injury May Never Perform Again.. Impact: Charles's unfortunate accident led to the rise of safety nets in circuses, which ironically made the job less thrilling and more insurance-friendly.. Fact: Circus performers are the original daredevils, but unlike modern influencers, they actually put their lives on the line for attention..
• Headline: FLIER HURT IN DIVE AT TETERBORO AIRPORT; Old-Type French Plane Goes Into Spin at 1,000 Feet, Then Is Righted, but Crashes.. Impact: This crash led to a collective fear of flying that inspired the invention of the 'in-flight drink cart' to calm anxious passengers for decades to come.. Fact: Flying is the only time where you can drink a tiny bottle of alcohol and still be judged as a responsible adult..
• Headline: COLUMBIA TO PUBLISH WRITINGS OF MILTON; First Two Volumes of Edition, in Preparation Since 1908, Appear Wednesday.. Impact: Milton's work becoming readily available caused a surge of literature enthusiasts, which eventually led to countless awkward discussions at cocktail parties about 'Paradise Lost' versus 'Paradise Found.'. Fact: Did you know John Milton was basically the original 'grumpy author' who complained about his lack of recognition while creating epic poetry?.
• Headline: Drawings of Two Centuries.. Impact: This exhibition showcased the evolution of art, leading to the modern phenomenon of 'art critics' who feel qualified to critique a stick figure drawn by a toddler.. Fact: Fun fact: many art exhibitions display works that are literally just 'stuff' that some guy found in his attic and decided was 'deep.'.