NOVEMBER 11, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Early Works of Corot and Degas. Impact: The early works of Corot and Degas inspired a whole movement of art lovers, leading to today's Instagram influencers who think a filter can turn their lunch into a masterpiece. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Did you know that Corot painted landscapes so serene that even the trees started to feel a little self-conscious about their appearance?.
• Headline: Denver Downs Drake, 8-7.. Impact: Denver's win over Drake was just the beginning of a rivalry that would inspire countless 'David vs Goliath' stories in sports. Little did they know they were setting the stage for a future of overly dramatic sports documentaries.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dramatic than this match was the pitch that Denver's coach made for his next Netflix series?.
• Headline: COURT GETS PLAN FOR STUDEBAKER; Reorganization Proposal Is Accompanied by Creditors' Petition Giving Consent. HEARING WITHIN 30 DAYS To Decide Question of Trustees -- Stock Approval to Be Ascertained.. Impact: Studebaker's reorganization plan led to a ripple effect of corporate restructuring that would eventually culminate in all businesses thinking they could just 'pivot' at any moment. Spoiler: most couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that Studebaker was once a big player in the automotive industry? They eventually became a case study in what happens when you forget to check your rearview mirror..
• Headline: FRANCE'S NEW PREMIER TAKES ON THORNY TASK; Flandin Faces Serious Domestic Job As Well as Difficult Issues in Foreign Relations. POSITION OF FRANC INVOLVED Reduction in Gold Content by Paris Might Easily Affect Standing of Currencies In Many European Countries.. Impact: Flandin's monetary challenges in France sparked a chain reaction that would lead to currency confusion across Europe, culminating in the modern age where even the word 'currency' could mean anything from cash to crypto.. Fact: Did you know that reducing the gold content of currency is like putting less cheese on a pizza? It may save costs, but it also leaves everyone wondering what happened to the good stuff..
• Headline: MUSEUM 'INVISIBILITY'. Impact: The poor arrangement of museum galleries inspired a movement of artists who realized that sometimes, chaos can be the best form of expression—leading to today's modern art pieces that look like a toddler's finger painting.. Fact: Did you know that museum invisibility is not a superpower? It's just a result of bad lighting and even worse layout decisions!.
• Headline: DESIGNING WITH PLANTS; Easily Grown Bulbs and Inexpensive Vines Are Combined PINK TULIPS AND GRAPE IVY. Impact: The trend of designing with plants fueled the ongoing battle between nature and home decor, leading to a world where people think they can 'green up' their lives with a couple of potted succulents—spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that combining pink tulips and grape ivy is basically a plant version of mixing cocktails? You might get something beautiful, or you might just end up with a headache..