MARCH 18, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Paramount Publix Receivership Extended. Impact: The receivership of Paramount Publix led to an unforeseen surge in independent filmmaking. If they hadn’t been busy conserving assets, we might never have seen the glorious rise of B-movies, leading to the creation of cult classics and a slew of terrible sequels that haunt us to this day.. Fact: Did you know that if Paramount had just played nice with their finances, we might not have had the joy of watching 'Sharknado'? Thanks, court!.
• Headline: Notre Dame's Irish Legacy in 1933. Impact: The continued Irish presence at Notre Dame led to an unending cycle of potato-themed events, from the infamous 'Potato Palooza' to the now-traditional 'Potato Prom', which ironically had nothing to do with potatoes.. Fact: Did you know that all 999 Sons of Erin have a secret handshake involving a potato? No? Well, now you do!.
• Headline: CAMBRIDGE RIFLEMEN WIN.; Massachusetts Post Team Annexes Legion Competition.. Impact: The Cambridge riflemen's win inadvertently inspired a nationwide trend of competitive shooting, which led to the creation of the world's first rifle-themed reality show, 'Aim for Fame', where contestants shoot at increasingly ridiculous targets like giant rubber ducks.. Fact: Did you know that the trophy they won was actually a giant rubber duck? No? Well, it should have been!.
• Headline: SAYS SCHOOLS FAVOR GENERAL PHYSICIAN; Dr. Oliver Tells Episcopal Group Specialization Is Getting Less Emphasis.. Impact: Dr. Oliver's claim about general physicians changed the course of medical education, leading to a future where doctors are more likely to prescribe a Netflix binge than actual medicine. Thanks, Doc!. Fact: Fun fact: The trend toward general practice also means that your family doctor might just be a really enthusiastic life coach now..
• Headline: PRINCETON ELECTS FAIRMAN CAPTAIN; Names Leader for Basketball Team -- Seibert, Scoring Star, Gets Bunn Trophy.. Impact: The election of B.K. Fairman as captain was the catalyst for an unbroken chain of eccentric basketball team mascots, including a dancing beaver and an overly enthusiastic squirrel. The tradition continues to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: The Bunn Trophy was originally a giant chocolate bunny, until someone realized chocolate and sports don't mix well. Who knew?.
• Headline: Nazis Raid Home of Lion Feuchtwanger;. Impact: The Nazis raiding Feuchtwanger's home kickstarted a whirlwind of literary espionage, leading to the underground publication of books disguised as cookbooks. Who would've thought a recipe for apple pie could hide a manifesto?. Fact: Did you know that Feuchtwanger's novel was never actually finished? The Nazis inadvertently turned it into a bestseller by making it the subject of a treasure hunt!.
• Headline: MASTER IS NAMED ON WALKER DIVORCE; Counsel for Ex-Mayor and Wife Agree on Hearing of Her Salt in Miami.. Impact: The Walker divorce case set a precedent that made celebrity divorces a spectator sport, giving rise to the now-popular 'Divorce Olympics', where ex-spouses compete in various events like asset division and child custody wrestling.. Fact: Fun fact: The first recorded event in the Divorce Olympics involved a tug-of-war over a cat. Spoiler: the cat won!.
• Headline: SAY THEY HAVE SERUM FOR UNDULANT FEVER; Cincinnati Scientists Report Changing Disease Into Little Worse Than Cold.. Impact: The discovery of a serum for undulant fever led to scientists inadvertently discovering the cure for procrastination, which has since been classified as a national treasure. You might want to look into that!. Fact: Did you know that the scientists celebrated their discovery with a party that turned into a massive cold? They literally caught a cold celebrating their success!.