DECEMBER 24, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soviet Trade Aims in 1933. Impact: This trade reciprocity sparked a love affair between Soviet suppliers and American goods that eventually led to the creation of 'Soviet IKEA'—where you can assemble your own communist furniture with a side of confusion.. Fact: Did you know the Soviet Union once had a shortage of oranges? Nothing says 'communism' quite like a fruit crisis..
• Headline: Gasoline Prices Drop Due to Tax Cut. Impact: This half-cent reduction in gasoline prices gave consumers the false impression that they were getting a deal, leading to an explosion in road trips that ultimately resulted in an increase in questionable roadside diners and the first sightings of the infamous 'road trip selfie.'. Fact: Fun fact: Gas prices are like a rollercoaster—up one day, down the next, and you’re usually screaming the whole time!.
• Headline: Historic Film Contract Signed in 1933. Impact: The signing of this film contract unleashed a wave of cinematic creativity in the USSR that ultimately led to the production of films where even the plot twists had to be approved by the Politburo.. Fact: Did you know that the first Soviet film was a silent movie? It's ironic, given that the government had a lot to say but no one was allowed to listen!.
• Headline: HEAVENLY 'LIONS' FROM OLD CHINA; At Mills College They Have a New Home. Impact: The installation of these Ming lions sparked an art heist trend among local thieves, who believed that stealing ancient artifacts was a good way to impress their dates. Spoiler alert: it wasn't.. Fact: Did you know that lions are often seen as symbols of power? So, naturally, a pair of stone lions could boost your home’s value… or just make it look like a really bad zoo..
• Headline: BRITISH GRATIFIED AT VERDICT ON FIRE; But Paper Warns Germany No Harm Must Befall Acquitted Men, Threatened at Trial. LYNCHING BY NAZIS FEARED Unofficial Legal Commission of Inquiry Takes Credit for Court's Decision.. Impact: This verdict on fire was a turning point that led to the invention of the phrase 'burning desire'—which, ironically, is what many were feeling about the acquitted men.. Fact: Did you know that G.B. Shaw once said, 'The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about?' Well, that’s one way to avoid lynching—just get famous!.
• Headline: WOMEN ARE ACTIVE IN HOCKEY BENEFIT; Lucinda Corcoran Is Leader of Croup Planning Event for Architects' Fund. TEA DANCE ON WEDNESDAY It Will Be Held in Interests of Match Between Teams of McGill and Princeton.. Impact: The planning of this hockey benefit led to the unexpected rise of tea dances as a legitimate fundraising strategy, which eventually paved the way for a future generation of awkward dance-offs at charity events.. Fact: Did you know that hockey benefits can be more fun than they sound? But only if you enjoy watching people fall over on ice while pretending to care about charity..
• Headline: Wins Bet by Traveling Enclosed in a Coffin. Impact: This coffin bet inspired a new wave of extreme challenges, leading to a bizarre trend where people would risk their lives for social media fame—because what could possibly go wrong?. Fact: Did you know that traveling in a coffin is actually a great way to get a nap? Just be careful not to wake up too soon; it could be socially awkward!.
• Headline: DOCTOR GOES TO WOODIN.; Dr. Jerome Wagner in Arizona to Attend Treasury Head.. Impact: Dr. Wagner's visit to Woodin led to an unanticipated rise in medical tourism, where people started taking vacations to see their doctors—because who doesn't want to mix relaxation with a check-up?. Fact: Did you know that the best medicine is laughter? Too bad it doesn’t work as well in a hospital waiting room!.