DECEMBER 25, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dog Delivers Itself for Christmas Surprise. Impact: This dog’s self-delivery sparked a revolution in canine independence, leading to the 1970s movement where dogs began demanding their own mailboxes and eventually, their own reality shows.. Fact: Did you know that dogs have been known to deliver more mail than the postal service in some neighborhoods? Just kidding, but they sure are better at fetching than humans!.
• Headline: Tragic Pier Accident in Manasquan. Impact: The tragic drowning of these merrymakers led to the invention of the life jacket, which was then used by countless future party-goers who were too busy dancing to notice the pier.. Fact: Ice water is not a great place for a party! Who knew drowning could also become a cautionary tale for future generations?.
• Headline: Byrd's Antarctic Expedition Adjusts Course. Impact: Byrd's decision to turn back in fog led to a series of increasingly questionable Antarctic expeditions, including one where a group brought a mariachi band to liven up the ice.. Fact: Did you know that fog is just nature's way of saying 'not today'? It’s like the universe’s own ‘road closed’ sign..
• Headline: RUSSIANS SEE WAR WITH JAPAN NEAR; Few Soviet Officials Hold Hope of Avoiding Struggle -- Siberian Road Double-Tracked. FRENCH ARMS DATA ASKED Communist Deputy Requests Names of Concerns 'Now Working for Japan.'. Impact: The tension between Russia and Japan led to the invention of sushi being served with a side of diplomacy. Who knew raw fish could be so political?. Fact: Did you know that sushi is not just a food but an art form? Though, in this case, it might have been better to stick with a peace treaty!.
• Headline: BARS AUGUSTA LIQUOR.; Georgia Judge Continues Injunction, but Insists on Jury Decision.. Impact: The Georgia judge's insistence on jury decision led to a series of courtroom dramas that would eventually inspire a hit TV show called 'Judge and Jury: The Liquor Wars'.. Fact: Did you know that alcohol has been banned and reinstated in various forms throughout history? It's like a game of legal hopscotch!.
• Headline: Chilean Accuses Police Of Aiding 'Dope Rings'. Impact: Dr. Grossi’s accusations led to a series of undercover operations that inspired a new genre of detective novels involving dogs, cats, and their secret lives.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'dope' was originally used to describe something that was just really cool? Nowadays, it has a bit of a different ring to it!.
• Headline: BREWER'S HOME BOMBED.; $4,000 Explosion at Cleveland is Laid to Racketeers.. Impact: The bombing of the brewer's home led to the creation of the 'Home Brew Safety Kit', which became an essential item for all aspiring brewers who didn’t want their homes becoming targets.. Fact: Did you know that beer was once considered safer to drink than water? So, in a way, this bomb was just a really explosive way to reinforce that idea!.
• Headline: Hull Praises Miss Stevens On Her Victory Over Him. Impact: Hull praising Miss Stevens marked the beginning of a long tradition of political back-patting that would eventually evolve into social media influencers we now call 'politicians'.. Fact: Did you know that political praise often involves more backhanded compliments than a game of tennis? It’s all in the serve!.