NOVEMBER 24, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Authority Established for Retail Coal. Impact: The larger retail coal authority's establishment led to a massive increase in coal consumption, inadvertently causing a rise in the popularity of coal-themed fashion. Yes, you heard it right—'Coal Chic' became a thing, leading to disastrous trends in the 80s.. Fact: Did you know that the coal industry once had a fashion week? Spoiler: it was all black..
• Headline: Royal Ransom Triumphs at Crowhurst. Impact: Whitney's Royal Ransom winning the hurdle race inspired a new generation of horse names based on ransom themes, leading to a bizarre trend where horses were named after common household items. Imagine betting on 'Toaster' vs. 'Dishwasher'!. Fact: Did you know horses have better names than most celebrities? Just saying..
• Headline: LEVINSKY, LASKY FIGHT TO A DRAW; Heavyweights All Even After 10 Rounds at Chioago -14,000 See Bout.. Impact: Levinsky and Lasky's draw led to a new era in boxing where draws became an acceptable outcome, which eventually led to countless boxing matches ending in 'meh'—the most exciting term in sports.. Fact: Did you know that in boxing, a draw is just a fancy way of saying 'neither fighter wanted to actually win'?.
• Headline: Vassar Asks Student Inquiry.. Impact: Vassar's inquiry into student expulsions set a precedent for future college administrations, which would later lead to the hashtag trend of #NotMyCampus. Social media wasn’t ready for this kind of drama.. Fact: Did you know that college expulsions are actually a great way to get a book deal later? Just ask any former student..
• Headline: Antedating Harrodsburg.. Impact: The exploration of settlements antedating Fort Harrodsburg set off a wild goose chase for historians, leading to a massive increase in treasure hunting and conspiracy theories about who really lived where first.. Fact: Fun fact: Historians love to play 'Who Was Here First?' It's like a really boring game of Monopoly..
• Headline: GEN. BOOTH SAILS TO HER NEW POST; Many at Pier to Say Good-Bye as She Leaves to Become the Head of Salvation Army. GRATEFUL TO AMERICANS In Farewell She Warns People Not to Substitute 'New Deal for the Old Gospel.'. Impact: General Booth's farewell and warning against replacing the gospel with the New Deal actually inspired a new genre of Christian rock music. Yes, the world has been impacted by a heavy dose of 'Jesus Saves' rock ballads ever since.. Fact: Did you know that the Salvation Army has a secret recipe for their famous biscuits? Just kidding, but I bet they could sell it..
• Headline: CONDITIONS AT NORRIS, TENN.; Model Town, It Is Held, Serves Very Useful Purpose.. Impact: The model town of Norris sparked a trend of 'planned communities' that eventually led to the rise of suburban sprawl. Thanks, Norris, for making everyone want to live in cookie-cutter houses!. Fact: Did you know that Norris, Tennessee, is the reason your neighbor has that perfectly manicured lawn? You're welcome..