DECEMBER 14, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Belgium Declares Bankruptcy in 1934. Impact: Belgium's decision to default led to a series of unfortunate events involving international finance that eventually caused a butterfly to sneeze in the Americas, prompting a bizarre trend of sneezing financial advisors. Who knew? A sneeze could impact Wall Street!. Fact: Did you know that Belgium's real name is 'The Land of Waffles'? Just imagine if they used their resources to pay off debts with delicious breakfast foods instead!.
• Headline: Plane Designer to Lecture in London. Impact: The plane designer's lecture inadvertently sparked a global obsession with aviation, leading to the invention of the in-flight snack—a culinary masterpiece that has brought joy and crumbs to millions.. Fact: Fun fact: Wilbur Wright once said, 'If I wanted to hear a lot of noise, I'd just hang out with my family during the holidays.'.
• Headline: Attorney General's 8-Point Crime Plan. Impact: The 8-point crime plan was so successful that it inadvertently inspired a new reality TV show called 'Cops on the Couch', where they critique criminal behavior from the comfort of their living rooms.. Fact: Did you know that crime rates often rise when more people are watching crime dramas? Thanks for the inspiration, Hollywood!.
• Headline: SMITH HEADS BOARD FOR FILM DECENCY; Council of Catholic Laymen Appointed for Archdiocese to Aid in Campaign. NEW MOVIE LIST ISSUED Church Publication's Policy of Naming Objectionable Ones Defended in Editorial. SMITH HEADS BOARD FOR FILM DECENCY. Impact: Smith's leadership in film decency caused a chain reaction leading to the creation of countless terrible 'family-friendly' movies that are still torturing audiences today.. Fact: Did you know that the 'Council of Decency' was just a cover for a secret society of film critics who thought they could do better? Spoiler: they couldn't..
• Headline: MITSUI AIDS UNIVERSITY.; Gives 30,000 Yen in Warsaw for Course Dealing With Japan.. Impact: Mitsui's donation to Warsaw University led to a sudden rise in Japanese history studies, and eventually, a bizarre craze for sushi burritos among Polish students.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more surprising than a donation for Japanese studies is the fact that sushi burritos are still a thing?.
• Headline: KING OF SIAM SILENT.; Withholds Decision on Return Until Delegation Leaves England.. Impact: The King's silence about his decision created a diplomatic tension that would lead to an unexpected invention—a game of 'Who Can Wait Longer?' that was played by future kings and diplomats for decades.. Fact: Did you know that silence is often golden? Unless you're in a negotiation, then it just gets awkward..
• Headline: LLOYD GEORGE HITS BRITISH BOASTING; Tells Government Not to Talk of Prosperity While Debt to U.S. Is Unpaid. FOR BOLDER RELIEF PLAN He Praises 'Courageous Spirit' of Roosevelt Administration as Exemplary.. Impact: Lloyd George's comments about British boasting led to a national campaign to create a new form of humility that involved wearing shirts that say 'I could be better, but I'm not'—a fashion trend that never took off.. Fact: Did you know that boasting is just a fancy way of saying, 'I need attention?' Spoiler: it never ends well..
• Headline: RAILWAY STATEMENTS.. Impact: The railway statements led to a series of improvements in public transport that would eventually inspire a group of people to start the fast-paced sport of 'Trainspotting'—not to be confused with the movie.. Fact: Did you know that if you stare at a train long enough, it might just start staring back? Or maybe that's just your imagination..
• Headline: Nellie Mayson to Wed.. Impact: Nellie Mayson's engagement caused a ripple effect of wedding planning disasters, including a cake that was mysteriously replaced with a giant fruit salad, leading to an annual 'Fruit Cake Day'.. Fact: Did you know that getting engaged is just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's make a really expensive mistake together?'.