MARCH 3, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYU Girls' Basketball Loss to East Stroudsburg. Impact: The NYU girls' basketball loss sparked a series of events leading to the creation of an underground basketball league for women, which later inspired the WNBA. Who knew losing could be so empowering?. Fact: Did you know that basketball was originally played with a soccer ball and peach baskets? Clearly, it was a different kind of 'basket case' back then!.
• Headline: Philadelphia Upholds Churchmen's Prohibition Stand. Impact: The Philadelphia Committeemen's decision to uphold churchmen's recommendations led to a nationwide trend of mixing religion with politics that eventually resulted in the founding of the Church of Political Shenanigans. They even had a mascot: a confused-looking politician in a clerical collar.. Fact: Did you know that the separation of church and state is like trying to separate peanut butter and jelly? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Princeton Tigers Name Baseball Captain. Impact: Follansbee's election as baseball captain set off a chain reaction of leadership in sports, resulting in the establishment of the ‘Captain of Everything’ award, which ultimately went to... absolutely no one. Everyone is too afraid of responsibilities.. Fact: Did you know that baseball has been around since the 18th century? Talk about a game that just won't quit!.
• Headline: Sulphur in the Sun.. Impact: H.N. Russell's theory of sulfur in the sun was the catalyst for a secret society of scientists who believed the sun was actually powered by sulfur-based energy drinks. They were later disbanded for excessive caffeine consumption.. Fact: Did you know that the sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium? If only it had a bit of sulfur, it could have been a real party star!.
• Headline: MAGISTRATE WALSH OORIED BY IAI/; Police Department Pay a Tribute to Its Ex-Deputy Commissioner at Funeral. CITY'S JURISTS PRESENT Mgr. David J. Hickey Eulogizes Dean of Brooklyn Magistrates as Citizen and Catholic.. Impact: The funeral of Deputy Commissioner Walsh led to an unexpected rise in public interest in local government figures, which prompted a new trend of eulogizing politicians like they were rock stars. The first 'Politician's Greatest Hits' album was released shortly thereafter.. Fact: Did you know that tributes at funerals often highlight the best qualities of individuals? Too bad that doesn't work for their political records!.
• Headline: NEWCOTTON CURBS PROVIDED BY BILL; House Committee Reports Revised Measure to Allow l0,000,000-Bale Crop. 50% TAX ASKED ON EXCESS Legislation, Backed by Roosevelt, Would Give Wide Powers to Agriculture Secretary.. Impact: Roosevelt's backing of the cotton bill inadvertently caused an increase in cotton fashion, leading to the rise of denim jeans. Thank you, Roosevelt, for making 'casual Fridays' a nationwide phenomenon.. Fact: Did you know that cotton has been used for thousands of years? It’s almost as if people have always wanted to be comfortable while looking stylishly casual!.
• Headline: DIVIDEND ACTIONS.. Impact: The declaration of dividends sent shockwaves through the stock market, inspiring a new trend of investment parties where people celebrated with confetti made of stock certificates. Spoiler alert: it was a short-lived fad.. Fact: Did you know that dividends are basically a company's way of saying, 'Thanks for your money, here’s a little back!'? It’s like a financial return on being generous!.
• Headline: Apartment Heating.. Impact: The lecture on apartment heating led to an unexpected revolution in home heating systems, resulting in the invention of the 'Heater of the Future,' which ironically turned out to be a cozy blanket.. Fact: Did you know that the first home heating systems were invented in ancient Rome? They probably didn’t have the luxury of cozy blankets back then!.
• Headline: THE GOLD-IMPORT MOVEMENT.. Impact: The 60th anniversary of the gold-import movement caused a renewed obsession with gold, leading to the infamous Gold Rush 2.0 where people began digging in their backyards. Spoiler: mostly they just found old toys.. Fact: Did you know that gold is so malleable you could theoretically stretch a single ounce into a wire 50 miles long? Talk about a golden opportunity to make a really long necklace!.
• Headline: RUNYAN'S TWO 68S GAIN PRIZE IN GOLF; White Plains Entrant Totals 276 to Win West Coast Tourney by 8 Shots. WATROUS IS RUNNER-UP Macfarlane and Revolta Divide Third-Place Money -- Hagen and Other Stars Trail.. Impact: Runyan's golf win inspired a new trend of competitive golf that included bizarre rules like mandatory wig-wearing for the winners. This led to a whole new fashion line: Golf Chic.. Fact: Did you know that golf originated in 15th-century Scotland? It’s the only sport where you can pay to be out in nature and still feel like you’re working hard on your swing!.