AUGUST 18, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Thompson and Sidwell Wedding. Impact: The marriage of ThompsonuSidwell sparked a bizarre chain of events leading to an underground society of couples who believed they could influence future generations by choosing the right partner. This eventually led to an awkward reality show where contestants were paired based on their last names alone.. Fact: Fun fact: marriages have been known to cause people to change their last names, which can be quite disorienting for your mailman..
• Headline: Fairbanks Family's Film Ambitions. Impact: The Korda family’s foray into film started a legacy of cinematic masterpieces, unknowingly leading to the creation of the first-ever cat video. Yes, it all began with a charming director’s son and an overly ambitious feline.. Fact: The film industry is sometimes called 'Hollywood magic', but honestly, it's more like 'Hollywood caffeine and questionable decisions'..
• Headline: Ice Plant Seized in Prohibition Raid. Impact: The ice plant's transfer to Camp Dix led to a sudden boom in ice sculptures, which then became a favored medium for expressing cold-hearted political opinions that still echo in modern art.. Fact: Prohibition really turned America into a nation of creative criminals—who knew that people could become so inventive when denied a drink?.
• Headline: WOODIN HEIR TO $355,300.; Mother's Estate Is Appraised at Bloomsburg, Pa.. Impact: The Woodin heir's inheritance fueled a lavish lifestyle that inadvertently inspired a new genre of reality TV based on wealth and bad decisions, captivating audiences for decades.. Fact: Inheriting a fortune can be a double-edged sword; just ask any reality TV star who's had to deal with their family drama after winning the lottery..
• Headline: Many Brilliant Feats Performed by Gehrig On Way to New Baseball Endurance Record. Impact: Gehrig's record-breaking streak not only solidified his legacy in baseball but also inadvertently led to a long series of bizarre endurance contests, including the infamous 'Longest Time Staring at a Wall' competition.. Fact: Lou Gehrig is often called the 'Iron Horse' of baseball, which is ironic because horses don't get to choose their careers..
• Headline: EMPLOYMENT BACK TO OCT. 1931 LEVEL; Miss Perkins Shows Return of 1,100,000 Workers in Four Months. $29,000,000 IN WAGE RISES In July Alone 400,000 Factory Employes Went Back to Work -- Food Prices Increased.. Impact: The return of employment to pre-Depression levels led to a massive increase in coffee consumption, as workers needed more caffeine to cope with the stress of being employed again.. Fact: When employment rises, so do coffee prices; it's almost like the universe is trying to keep us awake and anxious!.
• Headline: WESTLAND DOUBLE VICTOR; Overcomes Loughlin and Leaks in Lincoln Golf at Ekwanok C.C.. Impact: Westland's victory sparked a golf frenzy that led to the creation of mini-golf, forever changing the way families spend their weekends, and introducing us to the joy of windmills and castles.. Fact: Golf: the only sport where you can wear plaid pants and still feel superior to your friends..
• Headline: SQUIRREL ON WIRES DISRUPTS PHONES; Mother, With Nest in Junction Box, Routs Linemen Sent to Locate Trouble.. Impact: The squirrel incident led to a national debate on animal rights and telecommunications, sparking a movement that resulted in the creation of the now-defunct 'Squirrel Protection Act'.. Fact: Squirrels are nature’s little acrobats, but they also have a knack for causing chaos—just ask any telephone lineman..
• Headline: Senate Passes Tax Bill.; NEW CITY TAX BILL IS VOTED IN SENATE. Impact: The Senate passing the tax bill caused a ripple effect that led to countless debates over coffee and at dinner tables, turning tax season into a national sport of sorts, complete with brackets and predictions.. Fact: Taxes: the only certainty in life aside from death, or so they say—unless you know how to hide your money under a mattress..
• Headline: Too Many Cats, Tax Proposed.. Impact: The proposal for a cat tax led to a wave of cat-related businesses sprouting up, including feline fashion designers and cat yoga classes, transforming the economy one paw at a time.. Fact: Cats have been known to take over the internet, but now they might take over your wallet too—thanks to licensing fees!.