APRIL 12, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Life of Rev. Henry A. Miner. Impact: The Rev. Henry A. Miner, with his charismatic sermons, inspired a generation of future preachers who inadvertently started a trend of overly long church services that still exists today. Thanks, Henry!. Fact: Did you know that the average sermon length has increased by 15 minutes since the 1920s? That's 15 more minutes of nodding off in the pews!.
• Headline: Guilty Verdict in Barge Bombing Case. Impact: Three alleged Reds being found guilty for a barge bombing led to an international anti-communist panic. This inadvertently inspired the invention of 'bomb-proof' barge designs, which ironically turned into a trendy houseboat style in the 70s.. Fact: Fun fact: The library books used for making projectiles were likely due back, but who's counting when you're plotting domestic terrorism?.
• Headline: HOOVERS HONORED BY CHIEF JUSTICE; Mr. and Mrs. Haghes Give a Dinner at Home for the President and Wife.. Impact: Mr. and Mrs. Hoover's dinner party set a new standard for political gatherings, spawning countless awkward dinners that politicians would try (and fail) to replicate, leading to the rise of uncomfortable small talk.. Fact: Did you know that dinner parties between politicians often result in more drama than a reality TV show? Just wait until the dessert course!.
• Headline: Senate Votes to Investigate $50,000,000 Farm Outlay. Impact: The Senate's investigation into farm outlays led to a nationwide obsession with agricultural spending that continues to this day, with farmers now feeling like they’re at the center of a giant budgetary circus.. Fact: Fun fact: The U.S. spends more on corn subsidies than on most vegetables combined. Guess whose farmers are thriving?.
• Headline: Hoover Plans a New Parley For National Unity in Slump. Impact: Hoover's plans for national unity during the slump created a snowball effect of unity efforts, culminating in the creation of the 'National Unity Day'—which, spoiler alert, nobody actually celebrates.. Fact: Did you know that every time a politician calls for unity, a cat somewhere gets stuck in a tree? Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: World Jaunts Just Picnics to the Turnbulls; Family to Go Abroad With Girl Outboard Star. Impact: The Turnbull family's jaunt abroad to defend their motorboat title inadvertently inspired a new generation of 'weekend warriors' who thought they could conquer the open waters, leading to countless capsized boats and hilarious YouTube videos.. Fact: Did you know that motorboat racing is the only sport where you can turn a leisurely ride into a competition for 'who can get the least sunburned'?.
• Headline: PENN TO LIMIT ENTRY IN HUDSON REGATTA; Only Varsity Heavyweight Crew to Race at Poughkeepsie Because of Reduced Budget.. Impact: Penn's decision to limit entry in the Hudson Regatta laid the groundwork for future sporting events where budget cuts would ultimately lead to less competition and more spectators yelling 'What happened to the good old days?'. Fact: Did you know that limiting entries is just another way of saying 'we're too cheap to let everyone play'? Welcome to sports economics!.