FEBRUARY 7, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mrs. Byrd's Journey to Dunedin. Impact: Mrs. Byrd's voyage sparked a chain reaction leading to a series of increasingly ridiculous travel blogs and influencers. If only she knew she was paving the way for 'travel hacks' and 'wanderlust' hashtags.. Fact: Did you know that Dunedin was actually named after a Scottish city? So, Mrs. Byrd was technically just sailing to a place where they probably had better haggis than California..
• Headline: Insights on Religion in Mexico. Impact: This professor's opinion on Mexican religion inspired future historians to write books that nobody reads, thus ensuring the cycle of unappreciated knowledge continues. Thanks, academia!. Fact: Fun fact: historians often argue about the past because it’s the only subject where you can be wrong without any consequences. Good luck finding that in mathematics!.
• Headline: Lindbergh Ransom Money Found in Maryland. Impact: This postmaster's claim delayed the capture of the Lindbergh kidnapper for decades, allowing for an entire generation to forget how to properly secure their mail. Thanks a lot, Mr. Postmaster.. Fact: Did you know that the Lindbergh baby case was so sensational that it spawned the term 'crime of the century'? And here we thought today's scandals were a new invention!.
• Headline: Article 5 -- No Title. Impact: The strike by relief workers set off a domino effect of labor movements that culminated in today's endless debates over work-from-home policies. Thanks for the confusion, 300 Weld County workers!. Fact: Did you know a relief worker's strike is just a fancy way of saying, 'We want to work less and get paid more'? Some things never change..
• Headline: Four Leading Objections.. Impact: This debate on the Borah resolution for a Senate investigation turned into a never-ending game of political ping-pong, setting the standard for all future Senate discussions. Because who doesn’t love a good back-and-forth?. Fact: Fun fact: Objections in politics are like traffic lights—nobody really follows them, and they only exist to make things more complicated!.
• Headline: DOUBTS CANCER REMEDY.; French Scientist Holds Cobra Venom is ineffectual.. Impact: This scientist's claims led to a brief surge in snake charmers trying to sell their services as alternative medicine practitioners. Thanks for the snake oil, Dr. Lavedan!. Fact: Did you know that using cobra venom as a remedy is about as effective as using a rubber band to fix a broken heart? Spoiler alert: it doesn't work..
• Headline: Searls -- Levy.. Impact: This engagement announcement sent shockwaves through the local matchmaking scene, prompting a series of disastrous blind dates that continue to this day. Thanks, Searls and Levy!. Fact: Did you know that engagement announcements are basically the ancient version of social media likes? 'Hey, look! We're getting married! Please validate our relationship!'.
• Headline: CINCINNATI DOCTOR HURT BY TAXI HERE; Dr. D.W. Palmer, Surgeon in Ohio Hospital, Is Critically Injured Crossing Broadway.. Impact: Dr. Palmer’s unfortunate incident led to the creation of more pedestrian safety campaigns, which ironically still haven’t worked. Thanks for paving the way for better sidewalks, Dr. Palmer!. Fact: Did you know that crossing streets is like playing real-life Frogger? Only with more cars and less fun music!.
• Headline: POLICE SEIZE NINE IN CRIME ROUND-UP; Biddulph, Who Figured in Robbery of Mrs. Schoellkopf in 1923, Among Prisoners.. Impact: This crime round-up led to a nationwide obsession with true crime podcasts, proving that we really do love to wallow in the miseries of others. Thanks, Biddulph!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more entertaining than a crime round-up is the number of people who will binge-watch the dramatization of it later. Because who doesn't love a good crime story?.
• Headline: CITY MUSEUM ELECTS TWO NEW TRUSTEES; John S. Burke and Henry R. Benjamin Added to Board -- Year's Attendance 171,281.. Impact: The election of these trustees led to increased attendance at museums, causing a spike in snarky comments about the state of modern art. They really should have seen that one coming!. Fact: Did you know that attending a museum is the adult version of going to a playground? You can still have fun, but now you have to pretend to appreciate 'art' while trying to avoid the kids..