MAY 28, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fair Stable String Up for Sale. Impact: The sale of these horses led to a sudden surge of interest in horse racing, resulting in a bizarre cult of horse enthusiasts who believed one horse could predict the future. Spoiler: it couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is basically the only sport where you can lose money while cheering loudly? Just ask any gambler..
• Headline: Cadman Appeals for Salvation Army Support. Impact: This call for charity sparked a chain of events leading to the establishment of awkward conversations about 'the true spirit of giving' at every holiday gathering for decades.. Fact: Did you know that the Salvation Army was founded in 1865? So, they've been collecting donations long enough to know that 'not today' is the most common response..
• Headline: Company Faces Discrimination Charges. Impact: This headline prompted a series of lawsuits that eventually led to the modern concept of 'workplace sensitivity training', which nobody asked for but everyone endures.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'discrimination' was first used to describe a refusal to serve pineapple on pizza? Just kidding—it's much older than that..
• Headline: Sees Tourist Gain in Maritime. Impact: This little blurb led to a massive influx of tourists who thought 'Maritime' was a trendy new vacation spot, resulting in more sunburns and confused locals than anyone could have predicted.. Fact: Did you know that the Maritime Provinces are renowned for their seafood? So, if you love lobster but hate sharing, this is your paradise..
• Headline: CALLS ON VETERANS TO CUT PUBLIC COST; L.A. Lincoln Urges Members of Insurance Legion Posts to Stem Rising Expenditure. ASKS "ATTACK" AT POLLS Finds 20% of Income Spent Today Against 8% in 1913 -- 500 Attend Annual Memorial Luncheon.. Impact: This plea for budget cuts led to numerous public debates that eventually resulted in the invention of taxpayer-funded coffee breaks. Because nothing says 'saving money' quite like overpriced coffee.. Fact: Did you know that 500 people attending a luncheon is essentially a small army? Imagine the buffet line!.
• Headline: EUNICE R. BASTEDO ENGAGED TO MARRY; Parents Announce Her Betrothal to David ScribneruBoth Are Members of Old Families. EDUCATED IN SWITZERLAND She Will Be Graduated This Year From VassaruFiance Is Senior at St. Stephen's College.. Impact: This engagement set off a series of family gatherings that led to the invention of awkward small talk, forever cementing the phrase 'So, when are you two getting married?' into history.. Fact: Did you know that getting engaged is just like getting a new phone? Everyone wants to see it, but nobody really cares about the details..
• Headline: CROSS TO HEAD DELEGATES.; Connecticut Committee Posts for Convention Held by Smith Men.. Impact: This committee meeting led to an endless cycle of political conventions that would eventually tire the public into thinking that voting was just a really boring reality show.. Fact: Did you know that political conventions are like family reunions? Lots of talking, some awkward moments, and everyone leaves wondering why they came in the first place..
• Headline: WOULD REJECT WET GABRIEL; Bishop DuBose Also Would Oppose Wet Democrat.. Impact: This rejection of the 'wet' candidate led to a series of dry debates that would haunt politicians for decades—because nothing says 'fun' like a room full of sober politicians.. Fact: Did you know that 'wet' and 'dry' referred to alcohol policies? So, when politicians argue about it, they're really just debating who gets to throw the best party..