NOVEMBER 13, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: End of Prohibition Enforcement in New Orleans. Impact: By deciding to drop dry enforcement, New Orleans inadvertently sparked the world's most enthusiastic cocktail culture. Who knew that the prohibition of alcohol would lead to the invention of the margarita machine decades later? Cheers to unintended consequences!. Fact: Did you know that New Orleans is home to the world's largest cocktail festival? Yeah, that's right; even the ghosts of prohibition are raising their glasses..
• Headline: Troops Guard Geneva Amid Protests. Impact: The strike in Geneva led to a series of global protests that culminated in the creation of the 'Protestor's Day' holiday, where people celebrate by not working and ironically protesting their own laziness. It’s a paradox wrapped in a strike.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' was coined during a time when people realized that protesting with pens was far less dangerous than with machine guns? Ah, progress!.
• Headline: Hoover Advocates Unity After Election. Impact: The president's non-partisan proposal inadvertently resulted in decades of political gridlock, as everyone decided that working together was overrated. Now, the phrase 'bipartisan cooperation' is as rare as a unicorn sighting.. Fact: Did you know that visiting Hoover Dam became a popular vacation spot? Because nothing says 'let's unite' like a concrete structure that holds back a lot of water!.
• Headline: ARGENTINE OPEN WON BY FOUR FROM U.S.; Meadow Brook Poloists Conquer Santa Paula, Defending Champion, by 8 to 7. GUEST STARS FOR VICTORS Leads Attack With 4 Goals, His Long Drive Deciding -- President Justo Attends. U.S. FOUR ANNEXES TITLE IN ARGENTINA. Impact: The U.S. polo team's victory in Argentina not only strengthened diplomatic relations but also planted the seeds for the world's most bizarre sport: Polo on Ice. Who would have thought that hitting a ball with a mallet would lead to frozen turf?. Fact: Did you know that polo was originally played on horseback? So, if you ever wondered why your horse is judging you, it's probably because it knows you could never handle that mallet..
• Headline: Police Seek Missing Yonkers Girl.. Impact: The search for the missing Yonkers girl led to the establishment of neighborhood watch programs across America. Little did they know, this would later evolve into the 'Karen' phenomenon of overzealous neighbors.. Fact: Did you know that Yonkers is known for more than just missing persons? It’s also famous for its historic architecture and the world's most passive-aggressive neighbors..
• Headline: Pen and Brush Club's Exhibit.. Impact: The Pen and Brush Club's annual exhibit inadvertently inspired a generation of Instagram artists who felt they could showcase their works from the comfort of their homes. Thanks for setting the stage for the 'artsy' selfies!. Fact: Did you know the Pen and Brush Club has been home to some pretty famous artists? Yeah, their Instagram followers would be jealous!.
• Headline: WOMAN ELECTED AS DRY.; Former School Teacher Becomes Prosecuting Attorney in Missouri.. Impact: The election of a woman as prosecuting attorney in Missouri sent shockwaves through the male-dominated legal system, leading to a series of inspiring 'firsts' that eventually made way for the phrase 'behind every great woman is a great man trying to keep up.'. Fact: Did you know that this was a big deal back then? Imagine if they had social media; the hashtags would have been off the charts!.
• Headline: OIL TAX LOAN TO AID MEXICAN BUSINESS; $7,000,000 Foreign Companies Advanced Will Be Used to Help Farming and Industry.. Impact: The $7 million loan to aid Mexican businesses became the cornerstone of international business partnerships. Little did they know, this would lead to countless awkward meetings where everyone pretended to understand trade agreements.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than international loans is explaining them to your grandparents? 'No, Grandma, I don’t just write checks to Mexico.'.
• Headline: DRINKWATER HAILS HOOVER IN DEFEAT; Country Would Have Suffered More Had He Been Lesser Man, British Author Asserts. PRAISES ROOSEVELT CHARM Says He Is Free From Defects That Hampered Wilson -- Landslide Laid to Deep National Necessity.. Impact: J. Drinkwater's praise of Hoover and Roosevelt led to a series of literary critiques that made everyone suddenly think they were experts on politics. Because nothing says 'I know what I'm talking about' like quoting a British author.. Fact: Did you know that praising politicians can be a slippery slope? One minute you're loving Hoover, and the next, you're in a heated debate at a dinner party. Good luck with that!.