DECEMBER 23, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sumptuary Laws Through History. Impact: The enforcement of sumptuary laws led to secret fig smuggling rings that still operate today. If you find a fig in your local black market, you might just be in the presence of a culinary contraband network.. Fact: Sumptuary laws are basically just fancy rules about what you can wear or eat based on your social status. Because nothing says 'I’m better than you' like a velvet outfit and a plate of figs..
• Headline: New Code for Neutrals Proposed in 1932. Impact: J Matte's push for a neutrality code sparked an international debate that eventually led to the invention of the Neutrality Sandwich: two slices of bread with absolutely nothing in between, because who wants to take sides?. Fact: Neutrality is like being the kid in the middle of a playground fight—it's great until someone throws a swing in your direction..
• Headline: Queen Marie to Go to Belgrade.. Impact: Queen Marie's visit to Belgrade ignited a fashion revolution, inspiring a century-long debate on royal attire, resulting in the phrase, 'If it's not royal, it's not worth wearing!'. Fact: Queen Marie was known for her impeccable style. In fact, she once famously said, 'Why wear a crown when you can wear a fabulous hat instead?'.
• Headline: Corner Taxi Calls.. Impact: The debate over corner taxi calls eventually evolved into the emergence of ride-sharing apps, which sparked a new era of people yelling at their phones instead of taxi drivers.. Fact: Corner taxi calls were the original 'Uber.' You just had to stand on the corner and wave your arms like you were conducting an orchestra..
• Headline: Demand on Curran Stirs Hearing.. Impact: Sen A T Robinson's insistence on being sworn in led to the popularization of 'swearing-in ceremonies' that included interpretive dance, creating a whole new genre of political theater.. Fact: Swearing in is just a fancy way of saying, 'You promise to tell the truth, and if you don’t, we’ll just have to make a whole spectacle out of it.'.
• Headline: Method of Reducing Acreage.. Impact: The proposal to reduce acreage led to a worldwide trend of 'sustainable farming,' which ironically resulted in more farmers planting Instagram-worthy crops than actual food.. Fact: The idea of reducing acreage to increase wages sounds great until you realize that less land usually means more selfies with your kale..