JANUARY 15, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Red Rising and Spanish Politics, 1933. Impact: If only the Monarchists had just accepted the wifi password of the Republic, they could have avoided the chaos. Instead, their stubbornness triggered a wave of revolutions that led to everyone questioning authority—and the actual utility of royal crowns in the age of social media.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'Monarchist' comes from the Greek for 'one ruler'? Ironically, it should probably mean 'one person who can’t take a hint.'.
• Headline: Oil Supply Drops to Historic Low. Impact: The decline in oil supply sparked an environmental awakening that led to the rise of electric cars, solar panels, and that one uncle who never stops talking about hemp. Thank you, 1924 oil shortage, for pushing us towards sustainability… eventually.. Fact: Did you know that the first electric car was invented in the 1830s? Apparently, it took us over a century to realize it was a good idea. Thanks for your patience, Mother Earth!.
• Headline: ,700 AT CHICAGO'S SHOW.; Orders Taken at Merchandise Mart Put at $10,000,000.. Impact: The $10,000,000 in orders from the Merchandise Mart signaled the start of a consumerism frenzy that would eventually lead to the creation of shopping malls—those magical places where people go to buy things they don’t need.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends almost $1,000 a year on impulse purchases? Clearly, we never met a sale we didn't like!.
• Headline: THE CRIME IN THE CRYSTAL. By Robert Hare. 287 pp. New York: Longmans, Green & Co. $2.. Impact: This book sparked a literary movement that fueled countless crime novels and detective stories. The world was introduced to the idea that perhaps not every crystal is pure; some hide the darkest secrets—just like that friend who always 'borrows' your stuff.. Fact: Did you know that crime fiction is now a multi-billion dollar industry? Clearly, we all enjoy a good whodunit more than real-life drama!.
• Headline: USE OF CRUDE RUBBER REDUCED LAST MONTH; Total 16,990 Tons, Compared With 21,910 in November and 21,409 a Year Before.. Impact: The reduction in crude rubber production foreshadowed a future where synthetic materials would dominate. Thank you, 1930s, for paving the way for rubber ducks and inflatable pool toys, our true modern necessities.. Fact: Did you know that rubber was once so valuable, it was used as currency? Imagine paying for your morning coffee with a bouncy ball!.
• Headline: THE HAT VILLAGE CHILDREN Translated from the German with a forword By Francon Jenkins Olcott. With illustration by Kari Schmauk. 180 pp. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. $2. Impact: The translation of this charming children's book opened the floodgates for countless stories from different cultures. Now, kids everywhere can learn about life lessons from various traditions, instead of just the same old fairy tales.. Fact: Did you know that children's literature has its own Olympic-sized competition? Just kidding! But there are some serious debates about which stories are worthy of the shelf space!.
• Headline: DECORATIVE ACCENTS FROM PEASANT ART; A Showing of Fabrics Embroidered by Bulgarian Craftsmen of Long Ago -- The Lore of Modern Rugs PEASANT ART WITH TRADITIONS. Impact: Peasant art's revival led to a bizarre trend where modern rugs are now considered 'vintage.' Who knew that the stuff your great-grandparents used could become the latest home decor fad?. Fact: Did you know that the first rug dates back to the 5th century BC? Talk about a time-honored tradition—who knew floor coverings could have such a rich history!.
• Headline: FORMS RUMANIAN CABINET.; Vaida-Voevod Makes Few Changes in the Maniu Government.. Impact: The formation of the Rumanian cabinet was just another reminder that political reshuffling never really solves anything. It’s like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic—nobody’s really addressing the iceberg.. Fact: Did you know that cabinet meetings can often feel like group therapy? 'I swear, once again, we’re not here to talk about your feelings, but about the budget!'.
• Headline: Boston the Isle of Smiles. Impact: The cheerful moniker 'Isle of Smiles' set Boston on a path to becoming a cultural hub, eventually leading to the city being known for its baked beans and the infamous Boston Tea Party—both of which can cause quite the ruckus!. Fact: Did you know Boston has more than 100 colleges? No wonder it’s called the ‘Athens of America’—just try to find a parking spot there!.