DECEMBER 23, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Silver-Purchase Plan of 1933. Impact: This plan inadvertently led to the rise of hipster silver jewelry trends, as people decided that wearing precious metals was a good way to protest against the system. Who knew the economy could be so fashionable?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing shinier than silver is the optimism of those who think this plan will actually work out..
• Headline: Rumored Monetary Changes from Fed Meeting. Impact: This meeting spawned the infamous 'Monetary Step Dance', which became a popular viral challenge 100 years later, because nothing screams 'financial stability' like awkward dance moves.. Fact: Did you know that most people think 'Reserve Governors' are just really strict bank managers? Spoiler: they are..
• Headline: Gifts to President Flood White House; Special Staffs Sort Presents and Mail. Impact: The deluge of gifts prompted future presidents to adopt a gift registry system, which eventually led to the creation of the 'Presidential Wish List' on social media. Because who doesn't want to know what the leader of the free world is hoping for?. Fact: Did you know that many of those gifts are probably just socks and ties? The holiday spirit really knows how to disappoint..
• Headline: BACK TO McKINLEY DAYS.; Plea for Return of Honest Dollar and Prosperity of That Period.. Impact: This nostalgic plea triggered a series of time travel experiments aimed at finding the 'honest dollar', which, ironically, only led to more confusion about what an honest dollar even looks like.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing that has really returned since McKinley's days is the idea that money can buy happiness. Spoiler alert: it can't..
• Headline: Article 3 -- No Title. Impact: This lack of a title inadvertently led to countless future articles being written with clickbait titles like 'You Won't Believe What Happened Next!' because, clearly, content is king.. Fact: Did you know that the most common title for an article is 'Article 3'? Just kidding, but it should be!.
• Headline: STRIKE LOSES GRIP IN PHILADELPHIA; Bakery Drivers Quit It on Wage Rise and Express Men Stand by Contract. 10,600 ARE DECLARED OUT Legality Is Doubted by Federal Mediator, Who Also Criticizes P.R.T. and Budd.. Impact: The strike's failure to grip led to the establishment of the 'National Day of Complaining' where everyone could vent their frustrations about work. It later morphed into social media rants. Thanks, Philadelphia!. Fact: Did you know that striking for better wages sounds great until the bakery runs out of donuts? Then everyone just gets cranky..
• Headline: Trio Headed by William Kroll Makes New York Debut at the Town Hall.. Impact: This debut performance sparked a series of musical flash mobs, which ultimately led to the creation of the cringe-worthy 'musical proposal' trend. Thank you, Kroll!. Fact: Did you know that Town Hall is basically just the place where dreams go to audition? If only they had a dollar for every bad singer..
• Headline: HINT OF WORLD GOLD DEAL; President Voices Wish for an Extension of London Agreement. FENCES WITH QUESTIONERS Prediction on Next Step Re- fused as He Cites Historic Precedent of Silver Pact. 16-TO-1 BILLS STILL LOOM But the Inflationist Group Is Appeased to Some Degree by Coinage Order. ROOSEVELT HINTS A NEW MONEY PACT. Impact: The hint of a gold deal resulted in the great 'Gold Rush 2.0' where modern-day prospectors flocked to the internet to mine cryptocurrency instead. Thanks, Roosevelt, for the confusion!. Fact: Fun fact: Gold has been sought after for centuries, but nothing compares to the modern gold rush—also known as 'trying to get rich quick on the internet.'.