MARCH 12, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Library Offers 'Talking Books' for Blind. Impact: The introduction of 'talking books' sparked a revolution in accessibility, leading to the creation of countless audiobooks and podcasts, inadvertently giving rise to a generation of people who think listening to a book counts as reading. Thanks, technology!. Fact: Did you know that the first 'talking books' were actually just recordings of people reading? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Gallatin Statue Fund Boosted by Donation. Impact: The Gallatin statue fund kickstarted an endless cycle of memorials that would eventually lead to debates about which historical figures are worthy enough to have their likeness immortalized in bronze. Spoiler: It's not always the best choices.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more inflated than the budget for these memorials is the egos of the people who fund them!.
• Headline: Optimism in Steel Industry Forecast 1934. Impact: Taylor's optimism about the steel industry led to a series of economic booms and busts, which ultimately resulted in the modern steel skyscraper. Thanks to him, we now have cities that touch the clouds and unemployment rates that touch the floor.. Fact: Did you know steel was once considered a luxury item? Now, it's as common as coffee stains on a college student's shirt!.
• Headline: WINTER VISTAS ON THE RIVER.; Ice Drift and Sunlight Cooperate to Produce Magnificent Designs.. Impact: The winter vistas on the river inspired countless artists to capture the fleeting beauty of nature, leading to a surge in landscape paintings. Who knew ice could inspire such creativity, and yet here we are, still painting landscapes while complaining about winter!. Fact: Ice drift and sunlight are nature’s way of reminding us that winter can be beautiful... unless you have to shovel it..
• Headline: FUSSINESS' IN RELIGION.; Jesus' Dislike of Hypocrisy Is Cited by Dr. Chalmers.. Impact: Dr. Chalmers' commentary on religious fussiness may have ignited a series of debates that led to the rise of more progressive and inclusive religious movements. Who knew that calling out hypocrisy could lead to a spiritual revolution?. Fact: Hypocrisy in religion? No way! It’s not like anyone pretends to be holier than thou while committing all sorts of sins!.
• Headline: Smokers in the Subway.. Impact: The rise of smokers in the subway led to a series of health regulations and ultimately the creation of 'designated smoking areas,' which only served to make people more annoyed with each other. Thanks for that lovely smell!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing worse than being stuck next to a smoker in the subway is being stuck next to someone who thinks they're a 'smoking expert.'.
• Headline: BIOLOGISTS VISIT GALAPAGOS EDEN; Marine Expedition Headed by Dr. Schmitt Calls on Dr. Ritter and Frau Koervin, NEW TEETH FOR THE PAIR The Velero III, Due in San Diego Today, Investigated Empire of Austrian Baroness.. Impact: The expedition to the Galapagos set off a chain reaction of biological discoveries that contributed to our understanding of evolution. Little did they know they were also contributing to the rise of reality TV shows featuring scientists on adventures.. Fact: Did you know that the Galapagos Islands were so isolated that the animals there evolved to be completely unbothered by humans? Talk about a dream vacation!.