FEBRUARY 3, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Scrap Sales Dispute of 1935. Impact: This conflict over direct scrap sales triggered a series of events that eventually led to the invention of DIY home projects, resulting in millions of people thinking they could build their own furniture.. Fact: Did you know that scrap metal can also be used to create art? So, while they were fighting over it, someone could’ve made a stunning statue instead..
• Headline: Crops Fail, Ends His Life.. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the importance of mental health support, leading to the establishment of numerous organizations that still work to prevent such tragedies today.. Fact: The impact of crop failures is still felt today, as it reminds us how much we depend on farmers and the climate for our food - not just for our Instagram feeds..
• Headline: DEUTSCH CONVOKES ECONOMY PARLEY; Resuming Feud With Mayor, He Invites Civic and Business Groups to Confer With Him.. Impact: This parley sparked a never-ending cycle of political debates that have left us with more hot air than actual solutions, paving the way for the phrase 'politics as usual.'. Fact: Isn't it cute how politicians call meetings 'conferences'? It's basically a glorified way of saying, 'Let's all sit around and not fix anything.'.
• Headline: STATE HIGH COURT OUSTS GOV. MOODIE; North Dakota Decision Holds Him Ineligible Because He Was Not 5-Year Resident.. Impact: This decision led to a wave of 'Where are you really from?' questions in politics, resulting in a new trend of residency verification that has baffled many since.. Fact: I guess 'home is where the heart is' doesn’t count if your heart isn’t in the right state!.
• Headline: DOCTORS FAIL TO STOP WOMAN'S SNEEZING; Pennsylvania Victim Begins 5th Week of Attacks and Has Lost Ten Pounds.. Impact: This unfortunate sneeze saga led to the development of allergy medications, and now we have entire aisles in pharmacies dedicated to sneezing solutions.. Fact: Sneeze attacks might actually be a secret superpower – no one can get too close to you, but you might also scare away your friends!.
• Headline: VITAL LINK URGED FOR CITY'S SUBWAYS; Sixth Avenue Line, for Which Loan Is Sought, Viewed as a Boon to Revenue and Efficiency. Impact: The push for this subway line eventually led to the creation of the modern public transit system, which has since become a breeding ground for awkward encounters and questionable hygiene practices.. Fact: Public transit: the only place you can experience the thrill of being late while cozying up to a stranger's armpit..
• Headline: Gets Salvadorean Coffee.. Impact: This shipment marked the beginning of an obsession with coffee that would later lead to the rise of hipster cafes and the phrase 'I need my coffee to function.'. Fact: Salvadoran coffee is known for its high quality. Too bad you can only taste it if you can pronounce its name correctly!.
• Headline: COFFEE STRIKE CONTINUES.; Brazilian Market Remains Paralyzed by Commission Merchants.. Impact: The coffee strike not only affected caffeine lovers but also sparked a global search for alternative beverages, leading to the rise of herbal teas and kombucha.. Fact: The struggle for coffee is real! But hey, if you can’t have it, at least there's always the option of blaming your mood on 'not enough herbal tea.'.