JUNE 5, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Palace of Intrigue Released. Impact: This book's exploration of beauty and intrigue likely inspired countless novels and rom-coms, leading to a time where beauty standards became as unrealistic as the plotlines. Thanks, A.E.R. Craig!. Fact: Did you know that 'Beauty and Intrigue' was originally a manual for spies disguised as a romance novel? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be fun?.
• Headline: Tragic Loss: Policeman Dies After Crash. Impact: The failed attempt to save the policeman led to an unexpected surge in motorcycle safety regulations, inadvertently resulting in the invention of the helmet. You're welcome, future bikers!. Fact: Did you know that the first motorcycle helmet was inspired by a failed superhero who thought riding without one was 'cool'? Clearly, he wasn't..
• Headline: Eastman Sets World Records in 1932. Impact: Eastman's record-breaking feats not only inspired a generation of athletes but also led to the invention of the overly complicated sports watch. Thanks, Eastman, for ruining our wrists!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'world record' was originally coined to describe the time it took for someone to find the nearest bathroom after a race? Ah, progress!.
• Headline: AMERICANS ARE FEW AT EVENTS IN PARIS; Many Are Turning From the Expensive Restaurants to Simpler Diversion. W.G. BROKAW BUYS BOAT Purchases Fishing Vessel at St. Malo and Is Refitting It for a World Cruise.. Impact: As Americans turned to simpler diversions, they unknowingly set the stage for the rise of food trucks and hipster cafes. Thanks, W.G. Brokaw, for paving the way for overpriced avocado toast!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'expensive restaurant' was once a compliment? Now it just means they can charge $15 for a slice of bread..
• Headline: Burglars Spurned Hyde Art in Paris. Impact: The burglars bypassing Hyde's art collection led to a whole new genre of heist films where art thieves are the unlikely heroes. Who knew crime could be so trendy?. Fact: Did you know that most burglars prefer to steal art that won't fit in their backpacks? Talk about having standards!.
• Headline: IMPORTERS RENEW TARIFF CUT DEMAND; C.T. Riotte Says Last Two Years Prove the Need of Drastio Rate Reductions. CITES FACTORY SHUT-DOWNS Rayon, Cotton and Woolen Industries Suffer Despite Protection -- Tariff League Official Praises Law.. Impact: Riotte's demands for tariff cuts resulted in a cascade of economic policies that eventually led to the modern-day obsession with online shopping. Thanks for the online cart, Riotte!. Fact: Did you know that the Hawley-Smoot Tariff was so unpopular that it was considered more dangerous than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs?.
• Headline: Yale Record Adds to Board.. Impact: The addition of new members to the Yale Record has likely paved the way for a future where college newspapers are less about news and more about existential crises. Great job, Yale!. Fact: Did you know that Yale Record is the oldest college humor magazine in the U.S.? A true testament to the fact that college students have always had questionable humor..
• Headline: New Children's Books; DEBBY BARNES, TRADER. By Constance Lindsay Skinner. Illustrated by John Rae. 243 pp. New York: The Macmillan Company. $2. New Children's Books. Impact: The publication of 'Debby Barnes, Trader' likely inspired countless children to dream of becoming traders, unaware that most would end up trading their dreams for student loans. Thanks, Constance Lindsay Skinner!. Fact: Did you know that 'Debby Barnes, Trader' was almost titled 'Debby Barnes, Indentured Servant'? Such a missed opportunity for realism!.