JANUARY 23, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sterling and Gold Acquisition in 1933. Impact: The government’s equalization fund secretly powered a generation of gold hoarders who believed they were hoarding for a future where gold was more valuable than Bitcoin. Spoiler alert: They were wrong.. Fact: Gold was once used as currency, which is hard to believe considering how we've all decided to put our faith in bits and bytes instead..
• Headline: Architectural Sculptors Form Union. Impact: The unionization of artists led to a ripple effect where every sculptor demanded a raise, which eventually resulted in a nationwide shortage of clay and endless debates about the definition of art.. Fact: Architectural sculptors are just like regular sculptors, but they also have to worry about building codes and whether their work will be demolished in a future renovation..
• Headline: Technocracy and Humanism in 1933 Berlin. Impact: This modification to technocracy sparked a global debate on whether humans should be included in decision-making at all. A few centuries later, we ended up with a reality TV star as president. Thanks, Berlin!. Fact: The 'Electric Dollar' concept was probably just an early attempt to convince people to invest in electric cars, which didn’t really take off until much later—thanks, again, Berlin!.
• Headline: FIRE ROUTS 2,000 FROM BRONX MOVIE; Audience Files Out Calmly as Blaze in Store Next Door Brings Danger of Panic. POLICE HELP KEEP ORDER Firemen's Work Impeded as Crowd From Theatre Adds to Confusion at Busy Traffic Centre.. Impact: The panic from the Bronx fire set off a chain reaction leading to the invention of fire drills and the phrase, 'Get your popcorn, we’re going to see some real drama!'. Fact: Fire drills today are designed to prevent panic, unlike this movie audience, who clearly thought they were just practicing their exit strategy..
• Headline: Chicago Swindlers Hard Up, Turn to Defrauding Children. Impact: The swindlers' shift to defrauding children inspired future generations of con artists to find increasingly ridiculous ways to exploit the innocent, leading to the rise of online scams featuring 'Nigerian princes'.. Fact: The phrase 'defrauding children' sounds much worse when you realize it was just a bunch of adults trying to capitalize on the innocence of youth. Classy move, Chicago..
• Headline: URGES 'BEING DIFFERENT.'; Dr. Steimle Holds Mere Respecta- bility Is Not Enough.. Impact: Dr. Steimle’s call for being different inspired countless hipsters to embrace their inner uniqueness, which ultimately led to avocado toast and ironic mustaches taking over brunch.. Fact: Being different is all the rage now, but back then, it was just a polite way of saying, 'Stop trying to fit in, you’re not doing it well.'.
• Headline: EDWIN GRUHL DIES; HEAD OF UTILITIES; Became President of the North American Co., a Holding Concern, Last April. IN THIRTY CORPORATIONS Headed Association of Edison Illuminating Companies -- Belonged to Many Clubs.. Impact: Edwin Gruhl's death meant the end of an era where holding companies could thrive without accountability, leading to a future where people actually cared about corporate transparency. Crazy times.. Fact: Gruhl was associated with over thirty corporations, which means he likely had a better social life than most people do today on social media..
• Headline: SIR JOHN CHILD VICTOR.; Beats Dixon and Retains Canadian Racquets Title.. Impact: Sir John Child's victory sparked a national obsession with racquet sports, which eventually led to the creation of a popular reality show featuring racquet battles and dramatic rivalries.. Fact: Winning a championship title in racquets is basically the 1920s equivalent of going viral on social media. Who knew it was such a glamorous affair?.
• Headline: Andre Masson's Work Shown.. Impact: Andre Masson's work being shown led to a renewed interest in surrealism, which ultimately inspired countless artists to paint things that would confuse us for generations to come.. Fact: Masson’s work is proof that sometimes, if you throw enough paint at a canvas and call it art, you can be considered a genius. Just look at some modern art pieces!.