MARCH 11, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: McELDOI/NEY Funeral Services in Pittsburgh. Impact: The funeral of McEldoi/ney set off a chain reaction where every funeral thereafter required at least one awkward eulogy about potato salad recipes, leading to a national obsession with funeral potlucks.. Fact: Funerals have been a thing for a long time, but it wasn't until the late 1800s that they became the perfect excuse to display questionable culinary choices..
• Headline: Scott Wins Prestigious Harmon Air Prize. Impact: Scott winning the Harmon Air Prize sparked a secret government initiative to train squirrels for aerial combat, resulting in the Great Squirrel War of 1947.. Fact: The Harmon Air Prize was named after a man who, ironically, didn't believe in flying. He was a staunch proponent of ‘walking everywhere’—good luck with that!.
• Headline: Broun Defies Court Injunction on Air. Impact: Broun's defiance of the injunction inspired generations of rebellious radio hosts, eventually leading to a reality TV show where hosts compete to annoy listeners the most.. Fact: The phrase 'annoying language' is now used as a compliment in some circles—mostly by people who enjoy shouting at their televisions..
• Headline: FAMILY AID ROLLS CUT.; 10% on Committee's List Found Work or Other Help Last Year.. Impact: The cut in family aid inadvertently led to the invention of the DIY survival kit, resulting in a booming market for overpriced 'emergency' supplies that no one actually needed.. Fact: Only 10% of those who found work ended up in jobs they liked—proof that sometimes, the jobs you find are just as bad as the aid you lose..
• Headline: CHURCHES OPPOSE NAVY MANOEUVRES; 198 Religious Leaders of the Nation Appeal to Roosevelt to Prevent Pacific Drill.. Impact: The churches opposing Navy maneuvers led to an unexpected boom in pacifist-themed merchandise, creating a new industry of peace-themed t-shirts and bumper stickers that still haunt highways today.. Fact: Religious leaders have often been vocal against military actions, but their effectiveness is often overshadowed by the loud sounds of marching bands..
• Headline: CARNERA IN CONDITION.; He and Impelletiere Will Report Tomorrow for Examination.. Impact: Carnera's bout preparations led to a string of questionable sports endorsements, including a line of energy drinks marketed towards heavyweights that turned out to be just sugary water.. Fact: Carnera was known as 'The Ambling Alp'—because apparently, being called a large mountain is a compliment in the boxing world..
• Headline: CONFUSION AT WASHINGTON.. Impact: Confusion at Washington became a popular meme format, inspiring countless politicians to embrace chaos as a valid method of governance, which is still in use today.. Fact: Confusion is often cited as the unofficial motto of Washington D.C.—because clarity is overrated in politics!.