JULY 6, 1934

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• Headline: Harvard Awards Ten Academic Prizes. Impact: The awarding of Harvard prizes led to a sudden influx of students believing they could also write the next great American novel. Spoiler alert: they couldn't, but their Starbucks orders became increasingly complex.. Fact: Did you know that winning a Harvard prize doesn't automatically grant you the ability to fix your own Wi-Fi? It's a sad truth..
• Headline: Richberg Defends New Deal Amid Criticism. Impact: Richberg's comments sparked a national debate that led to the invention of the phrase 'partisan', which would later be used to describe all family Thanksgiving dinners.. Fact: Fun fact: The New Deal was so popular that it became the ultimate buzzword, right up there with 'Kale' and 'Blockchain'..
• Headline: Library Theft Case Sentences Book Dealer. Impact: The sentencing of a book dealer for theft inspired a generation of thieves to only steal bestsellers, believing they could cash in on the popularity. Spoiler: they were wrong.. Fact: Did you know Edgar Allan Poe's works have been stolen more often than your neighbor's lawn decorations? It's a literary crime wave!.
• Headline: FARLEY HOLDS UP POST FOR FINCH; Postmaster General Objects to Professor as Director of the Bureau of Mines.. Impact: Farley's objection to Finch's appointment opened the floodgates for future postmasters to feel entitled to weigh in on everything, from mining to who gets the last donut in the break room.. Fact: Did you know that postmasters have historically had more opinions about appointments than actual postal matters? It's a fascinating rabbit hole..
• Headline: Article 3 -- No Title. Impact: The election of F H Bontecou as a senator inspired a series of unqualified candidates to run for office, leading to the modern political landscape we know and love today.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the only thing more common than a long title is a short attention span?.
• Headline: Text of Richberg's Attack on Opponents of the New Deal. Impact: Richberg's attack on opponents of the New Deal sparked a new trend in political rhetoric - the art of saying absolutely nothing while sounding very important.. Fact: Did you know that political speeches are the only form of communication where saying 'um' is considered a power move?.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The mention of 'Books of the Times' led to countless book clubs forming across America, where wine and pretentious opinions replaced actual reading.. Fact: Did you know that book clubs are just an excuse for adults to socialize under the guise of intellectualism? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: DARROW WON'T ACT IN FILM CODE FIGHT; Denies He Will Join Counsel for Independents in Move for Revision. LEADERSHIP IS UNSETTLED Head of Group Says Hays Aide's Agreement to Arbitrate Was Withdrawn Later.. Impact: Darrow's refusal to join the film code fight led to a series of legal battles that would eventually inspire Hollywood's most dramatic courtroom scenes – because who doesn't love a good legal showdown?. Fact: Did you know that the film code was the original 'no fun allowed' sign for Hollywood? It's like telling kids they can't have birthday cake..
• Headline: ltraHa -- l*,rtin.. Impact: The marriage of Martin and M M Martin sparked a trend in couples sharing surnames, leading to the modern day confusion of 'who's your plus one?' at weddings.. Fact: Did you know that marrying someone with the same last name can simplify things like filing taxes but complicate introductions at parties? It's a double-edged sword!.