MAY 13, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Art Treasures of Republican Spain. Impact: The hoarding of royal tapestries led to an underground black market for historic textiles, which eventually inspired a reality TV show about competitive tapestry stealing. Who knew art could be so... shady?. Fact: Did you know that some of these tapestries could literally tell stories? Too bad they don’t have social media to spill the tea..
• Headline: Motor Law Officials Gather for Conference. Impact: The meeting of motor law officials inadvertently caused a chain reaction that resulted in the invention of self-driving cars—because who doesn’t want to let robots handle road rage?. Fact: Did you know that motor law meetings are the number one cause of boredom in the legal community?.
• Headline: Trade Codes Under Review Amidst Competition. Impact: By dropping codes, trade executives unwittingly set off a series of events that led to the creation of coupon-clipping as a national pastime, culminating in the rise of extreme couponers as local legends.. Fact: Did you know that every time a trade code is dropped, an economist sheds a single tear? True story..
• Headline: GOLD OUTPUT RISES SHARPLY IN QUEBEC; 104,674 Ounces in Quarter, Against 89,067 Year Before -- Increase for March. GAIN FOR NICKEL MINES Falconbridge Nets $352,293 in 3 Months -- Coniaurum Buys Two More Claims.. Impact: The spike in gold output in Quebec gave rise to an elaborate scheme where miners started trading gold for artisanal coffee, leading to the hipster gold rush of the 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that 104,674 ounces of gold is approximately the weight of a small elephant? You know, in case you were looking to impress at trivia night..
• Headline: SAVED IN FALL FROM PIER.; Waiter Held Afloat by Man on Land Until Help Comes.. Impact: The heroic rescue of the waiter sparked a trend where 'lifeguard' became a new trendy career choice, with aspiring heroes taking courses in 'How to Keep Your Friends Afloat.'. Fact: Did you know that the East River is known for its strong currents? It’s like nature’s own amusement park—only without the safety nets..
• Headline: 3 CHINESE COLONELS HERE; Inspect Planes at Two Airports -- To Continue Survey in Europe.. Impact: The arrival of the Chinese colonels led to an international incident when they accidentally mistook a fashion show for an air demonstration, changing the course of runway history forever.. Fact: Did you know that 'colonel' is pronounced 'kernel'? Makes you wonder how many of them are just really into popcorn..
• Headline: The World as Geography; GEOGRAPHY IN RELATION TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. By Isaiah Bowman. Geography in the Schools of Europe. By Rose B. Clark. 382 pp. Illustrated. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.. Impact: Isaiah Bowman's work on geography led to an underground faction of geography nerds who turned their obsession into an extreme sport—obstacle course mapping.. Fact: Did you know that geography used to be taught with maps that were literally just hand-drawn doodles? Thank goodness for GPS!.
• Headline: 4 COURT PICKETERS FINED.; Must Pay $25 or Spend 3 Days in Jail for Anti-Nazi Protest.. Impact: The fines for anti-Nazi protests inadvertently sparked a wave of activism that created the first 'Protest Fashion Week,' where protestors showcased their boldest signs and outfits.. Fact: Did you know that protests are basically just public gatherings for people who don't want to talk about the weather?.
• Headline: GARDENS FOR CUT FLOWERS; Borders Planned to Meet Demand for Decorative Arrangements Indoors Are Growing in Favor. Impact: The demand for decorative arrangements led to a flower shortage that caused a mini-crisis in the wedding industry, resulting in a rise in 'dandelion-themed' weddings.. Fact: Did you know that cutting flowers is basically a way of saying, 'I love you, but not enough to keep you alive?'.