NOVEMBER 16, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tax Protest Surge: Assessments in 1932. Impact: This massive rush to lower assessments led to the creation of a secret society of tax protestors, who later became the founding members of the 'Taxpayer's Union of Time Travelers', ensuring every tax break was scrutinized throughout history.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more certain than death and taxes is the inability of people to file their objections on time? It's like they think the tax office operates on a 'first come, first served' basis - spoiler alert: it doesn’t..
• Headline: South Africa Rejects British Silver Coins. Impact: The ban on British silver coins triggered a worldwide currency crisis, leading to the rise of alternative currencies, including a brief but intense fascination with potato-based currency in some parts of Europe.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time someone tried to make potatoes legal tender, they ended up with a lot of mashed potatoes and a very confused economy..
• Headline: Charles Sweeney Engaged to Margaret Whigham. Impact: This engagement sparked a chain reaction of celebrity golf couples, inadvertently leading to the creation of the 'Celebrity Golf Tournament', which now involves more drama than any reality TV show.. Fact: Did you know that marrying a golfer means you’ll be spending a lot of time on the green? But don’t worry, the only thing worse than watching golf on TV is listening to someone talk about their golf swing..
• Headline: PHILADELPHIA FAILS TO PAY; City and County Employes Go Without $1,400,000 Salaries.. Impact: This salary debacle led to the city's employees forming a union called 'The Unpaid Brigade', which eventually became known for their legendary potluck lunches that somehow always included a lot of instant ramen.. Fact: Did you know that going without a paycheck can lead to creative cooking? Just ask the thousands of Philadelphia employees who learned how to turn ketchup packets into gourmet sauces..
• Headline: HOW FAST SHALL WE FLY?. Impact: This question ignited an international debate that led to the invention of the world's slowest aircraft, which ironically became a popular tourist attraction for those seeking a leisurely flight experience.. Fact: Fun fact: The speed of sound is approximately 343 meters per second, but if you're in a slow plane, you might as well be on a leisurely stroll!.
• Headline: PILOT'S AIDES TELL OF RESCUE BY LINER; Yawl Capsized in Storm Here Last Week as They Tried to Board the Oriente. CLUNG TO UPSET CRAFT Saved by Lines Thrown From the Ship -- Carried With Pilot to Havana and Back.. Impact: The dramatic rescue inspired a whole genre of maritime films, leading to an era where Hollywood believed every storm needed a heroic rescue, regardless of the plot's coherence.. Fact: Did you know that clinging to a capsized craft can actually be a metaphor for life? Just when you think you're sinking, someone throws you a line – or a movie deal..
• Headline: From Dr. van Dyke.. Impact: Dr. van Dyke's letter sparked a wave of correspondence that led to the establishment of 'letter writing clubs,' which eventually evolved into social media, minus the cat memes.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, people actually wrote letters instead of tweets? Imagine waiting weeks for a reply instead of instant gratification!.
• Headline: Maude Adams Sells Estate In Catskills for $40,000. Impact: This sale inadvertently triggered a real estate boom in the Catskills, leading to the eventual rise of hipster cabins and gluten-free artisanal retreats that are now the bane of every nature lover's existence.. Fact: Did you know that $40,000 in the Catskills could buy you a cozy cabin now, or a tiny studio apartment in Manhattan? Choices, choices!.
• Headline: Article 10 -- No Title. Impact: The 50th anniversary of the Women's Board of Domestic Missions became a pivotal moment in history, inspiring generations of women to take up knitting circles that eventually evolved into crafting empires.. Fact: Fun fact: Knitting is the only hobby that can take a group of women and turn them into a fierce, competitive league of yarn warriors. Watch out, world!.