SEPTEMBER 24, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Winn Takes Victory in Riverhead Race. Impact: B Winn's victory in the auto race sparked a national obsession with motorsports, eventually leading to the creation of reality TV shows where people get famous for driving fast and yelling at each other. Thanks, B Winn!. Fact: Did you know that auto racing is the only sport where you can legally drink alcohol while competing? Just don’t let B Winn hear that!.
• Headline: Successful French Bond Conversion in 1932. Impact: The success of the French bond conversion led to a global financial trend of making anything sound like a 'success', paving the way for companies to sell bottled air as a luxury item by 2025.. Fact: Fun fact: Less than 1% of loans being converted is still better odds than winning the lottery. But hey, at least the French were trying!.
• Headline: Dairymen's Strike Ultimatum of 1932. Impact: When dairy farmers issued their strike ultimatum, it set off a chain reaction that would lead to the rise of plant-based milks. Who knew that milk mustaches could lead to soy lattes?. Fact: Did you know that the average cow produces enough milk in her lifetime to fill two Bathtubs? Maybe they should have just had a soak instead of a strike!.
• Headline: 2 STAR CLASS BOATS ARE DISQUALIFIED; Swedish Star and Joy Ruled Out of Thursday's Final of Series on Sound. MIST ADDS POINT TO TOTAL California Yacht Remains at Head of List -- Moonshine Declared Winner of Last Race.. Impact: Disqualifying two boats from the racing series created a precedent that would eventually inspire reality TV producers to disqualify contestants for even the slightest misstep, proving that drama is the real winner.. Fact: Fun fact: Boat racing has been around longer than most sports – which is probably why they can’t agree on the rules. Who knew water was so contentious?.
• Headline: ANNAPOLIS PLEBES IN RANKS; New Classmen Are Turned Over to Cadet Corps at Naval Academy.. Impact: The arrival of new plebes at Annapolis eventually led to a military tradition of hazing, which has become a rich source of both comedy and tragedy in military dramas for decades.. Fact: Did you know that plebe is derived from the Latin word for 'common people'? So basically, they’re just really well dressed commoners learning how to sail ships!.
• Headline: MAPS JERSEY TAX FIGHT.; Group Names Directors for Drive for Lower Municipal Levies.. Impact: The fight for lower municipal taxes in New Jersey kick-started the longest-running soap opera in American politics, known as 'Tax Season', where every year, the drama unfolds and everyone is left feeling broke.. Fact: Fun fact: New Jersey has more diners than any other state, which is probably where people go to complain about taxes while eating pancakes!.
• Headline: A RECIPROCAL TARIFF.; Democratic Plan Viewed as Offering Some Measure of Hope.. Impact: The Democratic plan for a reciprocal tariff led to a never-ending cycle of 'you tax us, we tax you', which has created a thriving black market for chocolate bars over the years. Thanks, politics!. Fact: Did you know that tariffs are like taxes' weird cousin who shows up uninvited to every family gathering? They just never go away!.
• Headline: Michael Sees American Movie; Uses English at London Theatre. Impact: Michael seeing an American movie in London marked the beginning of cultural exchange that eventually led to the annual tradition of Americans visiting Europe only to eat burgers and complain about the weather.. Fact: Did you know that watching an American movie in London is like eating sushi in a diner? You’re just asking for trouble, my friend..
• Headline: SELECTION OF JUDGES.; Present Method Held to Leave Much to Be Desired.. Impact: The selection process for judges being criticized paved the way for future reality TV judges, who would eventually rule over our lives with no legal training but plenty of sass.. Fact: Did you know that the Supreme Court is the only court in the U.S. where you can’t appeal? Just like that time you tried to get out of a speeding ticket!.