MAY 26, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Art of Broadcast Performance. Impact: This struggle inspired countless future TV producers to craft awkward moments in sitcoms, proving that sham is indeed a universal language in entertainment—it's the real MVP of reality TV.. Fact: Fun fact: The first natural broadcaster was actually a parrot who refused to read scripts—guess who won the ratings?.
• Headline: Grand Isle Thrives on Terrapin Demand. Impact: The rise in terrapin demand led to a culinary craze that would eventually inspire the world's most disastrous seafood restaurant chain—'Terrapin Time,' which only lasted three weeks.. Fact: Did you know that 'King John' Ludwig was not actually a king? He just had a really good business card..
• Headline: NARCOTIC FARM FOR 1,400 OPENED; Dr. Cumming Dedicates It to Our 'Instinctive Demands' for Care of Afflicted.. Impact: This opening led to the creation of a whole new genre of 'how-to' videos on self-care and addiction recovery, proving once and for all that sometimes, farming is not just for food.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'instinctive demands' was actually a euphemism for 'we have no idea what we're doing'?.
• Headline: FARLEY DEDICATES 'FINEST POSTOFFICE'; Autogiro Delivers Mail to Roof of New Philadelphia Edifice at Ceremony.. Impact: This innovation sparked a global trend in rooftop mail delivery, which later inspired the equally absurd idea of drone deliveries—thank you, Farley, for paving the way for your future package nightmares.. Fact: Fun fact: The autogiro was just a fancy name for a helicopter that still couldn’t find your house if you lived on the moon..
• Headline: NINTH WEEK. By Irene Alexander. 316 pp. Philadelpia: The Penn Publishing Company. $2.. Impact: This book inspired a generation of writers to produce long, rambling novels that would eventually lead to the existence of many 1-star book reviews on the internet—truly a literary legacy.. Fact: Did you know that 'Ninth Week' was actually just a placeholder title? The real title was 'How to Fill Pages When You Have No Idea What You're Doing.'.
• Headline: LAMONT MADE PRESIDENT.; He Is Chosen to Head Board at Phillips Exeter.. Impact: This election led to the idea that anyone could be president, which later encouraged various sitcom characters to run for office—proof that academia and comedy are often separated by a thin line.. Fact: Fun fact: Lamont's first presidential act was to declare every Wednesday 'Hump Day'—not exactly a groundbreaking political move..
• Headline: RIFT THREATENS CHACO PEACE TALKS; Belligerents Unable to Agree on Procedure at Buenos Aires Conference.. Impact: The failure of these talks inspired the phrase 'let's just agree to disagree,' which has been used to justify everything from missed deadlines to avoiding family dinners.. Fact: Did you know that 'Chaco' is not just a peace conference but also a trendy cocktail? Just add some bitters and watch the drama unfold!.
• Headline: Article 5 -- No Title. Impact: The incident of the German flier landing without permission ignited a series of international aviation regulations that ultimately led to the creation of airline safety announcements—thank you, Bauer, for making your fellow travelers endure 'the exit doors are here and here' for eternity.. Fact: Did you know that landing on foreign soil without permission is still considered a 'no-no' in the aviation world? Shocking, I know..
• Headline: MRS. ROCKEFELLER GIVES MODERN ART; Nearly All of Collection Gathered Over 10 Years Goes to 53d St. Museum.. Impact: This generous act inadvertently fueled the modern art world, leading to the creation of countless abstract pieces that would forever leave viewers questioning, 'Is that really art or did someone just spill paint on a canvas?'. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Rockefeller’s collection was so modern that even the frames were confused about what decade they belonged to?.