JULY 13, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: East Hampton Flower Show Results. Impact: The flower show ending led to a massive decline in gardening enthusiasm, resulting in a global shortage of fresh flowers. This shortage caused a chain reaction that led to the rise of synthetic floristry, which eventually inspired the creation of plastic flamingos.. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Ellery James once tried to enter a cactus arrangement competition but was disqualified for being too prickly?.
• Headline: Macy Warns GOP Against Tammany Influence. Impact: Macy's warning about 'Toryism' led to a secret society of Republicans who banded together to create the most complicated political jargon known to man, completely baffling their opponents to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Toryism' was actually invented by someone who couldn't decide between tea or coffee during a political debate..
• Headline: Unrecognized Status of Professors Rogers and Warren. Impact: Professors Rogers and Warren's unofficial status resulted in a nationwide trend of people claiming to be 'unofficial experts' on everything from knitting to quantum physics, leading to an explosion of DIY gurus on social media.. Fact: Did you know that unofficial status in academia is just a fancy way of saying 'I have a lot of opinions'?.
• Headline: MORE GOLD OFF FOR PARIS.; Bank of France Takes $6,249,900 -- Ten-Day Total $21,809,900.. Impact: The withdrawal of gold by the Bank of France triggered a fear of gold scarcity, leading to a bizarre 'gold rush' in people's backyards, where they dug up everything from old coins to rusty bottle caps.. Fact: Did you know that at one point, someone actually thought they found a hidden treasure in their backyard, only to discover it was just a long-lost barbecue grill?.
• Headline: CITY WORKS BUDGET TO BE READY TODAY; Amount Sought In Federal Loan Started at $313,000,000, but Has Been Reduced. $95,000,000 FOR SUBWAYS Other Improvements to Include Tunnels, Triborough Bridge and Sewage Disposal.. Impact: The budget for city works initiated a frenzy of budgeting across the nation, leading to a lot of people writing detailed budgets for their grocery shopping, which eventually resulted in a national shortage of avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that the original budget proposal included a line item for 'emergency donuts' that was mysteriously crossed out?.
• Headline: 300 'Deserving Democrats' Are Eager to Serve In Diplomatic Posts Abroad, Even Without Pay. Impact: The eagerness of 300 'Deserving Democrats' to serve in diplomatic posts led to a diplomatic crisis when they all showed up at the same embassy wearing the same outfit, causing an international fashion faux pas.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'deserving Democrat' is often used to describe someone who just really, really wants a free lunch?.
• Headline: HOUSING SESSION URGED.; National Conference Asks Lehman to Help Slum Clearance.. Impact: The call for a housing session sparked a nationwide slum clearance movement, inadvertently leading to a rise in tiny house popularity, where people now live in spaces smaller than their old slums.. Fact: Did you know that tiny houses were originally designed for people who wanted to live in a shoebox but realized they didn't have enough shoelaces?.
• Headline: MRS. ROOSEVELT IN QUEBEC. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's visit to Quebec led to an unexpected surge in Canadian-American friendships, resulting in a new holiday: 'Maple Syrup Appreciation Day,' where everyone is encouraged to drown their pancakes in syrup.. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Roosevelt once tried to start a maple syrup company but gave up after realizing she was better at politics than breakfast foods?.
• Headline: The Gold Basis.. Impact: The discussion on the gold basis led to a series of philosophical debates about the true value of gold, ultimately culminating in the creation of a new cryptocurrency called 'Fool's Gold,' which is now traded by hipsters worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that the leading expert on gold basis was actually a former miner who thought 'gold basis' was a type of yoga?.
• Headline: Wendel Heir's Settlement Upheld.. Impact: The court's approval of the Wendel heir's settlement resulted in a family feud that lasted generations, leading to the invention of a reality TV show called 'Rich Relatives: Who Gets the Money?'. Fact: Did you know that B S Harrison once tried to settle a family argument with a game of Monopoly but ended up flipping the board instead?.