Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON March 6, 1932
Full News Archive
- Headline: Understanding 1932 Tax Rulings. Impact: This tax ruling was the spark that ignited the 'Great Tax Fiasco of 2042', where everyone suddenly decided to stop reporting their dividends. The IRS had to resort to taco trucks offering free tacos as incentives to file their taxes, causing a national taco shortage.. Fact: Did you know that tax laws are like ancient hieroglyphs? They're both confusing, and no one really understands them until it's too late!.
- Headline: The Great Cold Wave of 1932. Impact: The cold wave not only froze the fingers of countless writers across the nation, but it also inadvertently inspired a popular winter fashion trend: the 'Frozen Finger Glove'. Who knew discomfort could be so stylish?. Fact: Fun fact: Cold waves are just nature's way of saying 'stay indoors and binge-watch your favorite show.'.
- Headline: Article 7 -- No Title. Impact: The submission of relief measures for Danubian countries inadvertently sparked a series of international potluck dinners, where countries brought their best dishes, leading to a diplomatic incident over who made the best goulash.. Fact: Did you know that making plans for relief can be as effective as planning a surprise party? Someone always spills the beans!.
- Headline: HAPGOOD QUERY SHIFTS FAR EAST DISCUSSION; Dr. Gibbons Refuses to Compare Roosevelt and Baker in Reference to League.. Impact: Dr. Gibbons' refusal to compare Roosevelt and Baker resulted in a decades-long debate in coffee shops about who was the better politician, which ultimately led to the invention of the 'Politician's Coffee Blend'βbitter and overpriced.. Fact: Did you know that comparing politicians is like comparing apples to oranges? One is rotten, and the other is just questionable!.
- Headline: RELIGIO MEDICI YALENSIS.. Impact: Sir Thomas Browne's work inspired a secret society of philosophers who believed that reading his writings could unlock the secrets of the universe. They were later discovered to be just really good at trivia.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Religio Medici' roughly translates to 'I have too much time on my hands to think about deep stuff.'.
- Headline: Genius and Insanity; THE PROBLEU OF Genius. By Wilhelm Lange - Eichbaum. Translated by Eden and Cedar Paul. 187 pp. New York: The Macmillan Company. $3.. Impact: The review of the book 'Problem of Genius' led to a cult-like fascination with eccentric thinkers, eventually resulting in a reality show where contestants had to out-genius each other in bizarre challenges.. Fact: Did you know that genius often walks a fine line between brilliance and insanity? Kind of like how I walk a fine line between clever and annoying!.
- Headline: NEW YORK VETERAN CITED.; James T.A. Mason Braved Fire in France to Rescue Wounded.. Impact: James T.A. Mason's act of heroism became the foundational story for a series of superhero movies, where he was depicted as 'The Silver Star Avenger', leading to a dramatic increase in silver star merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that bravery is just another word for doing something stupid but with style? James nailed it!.
Wall Street Time Machine
CVX
Chevron
Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)
GE
General Electric
General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)