JUNE 25, 1933

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• Headline: Celebrating Cathedral School Graduates. Impact: The graduation of 52 students sparked a wave of enthusiasm for education, leading to an increase in future enrollments. And by future, I mean the inevitable rise of student debt that followed.. Fact: Did you know that graduation caps were once used to symbolize the 'cap' on students' ability to find a job? Just kidding, they still are..
• Headline: SWIFT Seeks Delay in Libby Disposal. Impact: The request for a delay in disposing of Libby's interest inadvertently brought about the rise of organic canned goods. Because nothing screams 'fresh' like a can of peas that’s been sitting around for a year.. Fact: Did you know that Libby, McNeill & Libby was once famous for its canned meats? Now that’s a legacy to chew on..
• Headline: LEEBOVE PICTURED AS MYSTERY MAN; New York Attorney's Close Friendship for Michigan Governor Arouses Gossip. LEGISLATURE INVESTIGATES Find Both Are Associated in Oil Venture -- Purple Gangsters Enter the Picture. LEEBOYE PICTRED AS MYSTERY MAN. Impact: The intrigue surrounding Leebove's connections led to a series of conspiracy theories that would make even the most seasoned conspiracy theorist roll their eyes. The Purple Gangsters? Sounds like a bad indie band.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'mystery man' is often used to describe someone who's really just bad at small talk? Leebove might need some tips..
• Headline: War Horse Jack Rabbits Eat Kansas Auto Tires. Impact: The war horse jackrabbits feasting on tires sparked a bizarre trend of animal rights activists campaigning for rabbit-safe tires. Yes, that’s right; the tire industry had to adapt because of rabbits.. Fact: Did you know that jackrabbits can leap up to 10 feet in a single bound? They truly are the superheroes of the prairie... until they discover tires..
• Headline: CUSTOMS BOAT HIT.; Crew of Speed Launch Escapes After Sidewiping Cutter.. Impact: This incident with the customs boat led to a nationwide obsession with speedboats, resulting in the creation of a peculiar subculture of boat enthusiasts who absolutely refuse to follow the rules. Just like teenagers.. Fact: Did you know that 'speedboat' is just a fancy term for 'I have too much money and need to go too fast'?.
• Headline: Peru's Congress in a Melee Over Amnesty Bill Passage. Impact: The melee over the amnesty bill in Peru led to a series of protests that would become the blueprint for future political movements, proving once again that chaos often leads to change. Who knew shouting could be so productive?. Fact: Did you know that parliamentary brawls in Latin America are considered a national sport? Now that’s what I call engagement!.
• Headline: ECONOMIC MEETING FINDS WORLD IS NATIONALISTIC; Conflicting Domestic Considerations Blocking Road to International Action at London Conference STABILIZATION AS AN EXAMPLE United States Withdraws From Movement as Washington Discovers It Might Now Interfere With Recovery Plans.. Impact: The revelation that the world is nationalistic led to a rise in 'Buy Local' movements, which ironically made people feel guilty about their love for foreign pizza. Thanks, world leaders!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'nationalism' comes from people being really, really proud of their flag? Because nothing says 'I love my country' like a piece of cloth..
• Headline: A TITANIC NOVEL OF ADVENTURE; Hervey Alien's "Anthony Adverse" Is Rich in Picaresque Romance ANTHONY ADVERSE. By Hervey Allen. 1.224 pp. New York: Farrar & Rinehart. $3. Anthony Adverse". Impact: Hervey Allen's epic novel became a cultural touchstone that inspired countless writers to explore the picaresque genre, setting the stage for future reality TV shows where adventures are staged and the characters are even less believable.. Fact: Did you know that 'picaresque' literally means 'relating to rogues'? So basically, it’s the original 'Real Housewives' trope..