JUNE 21, 1935

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• Headline: KateLeedy Young and Sames Heroy Wedding. Impact: This wedding may have sparked the trend of floral-themed weddings, leading to a worldwide shortage of flowers and an inexplicable increase in overpriced wedding planners. Thanks a lot, Kate and K L!. Fact: Did you know that weddings are just really expensive ways to show off your taste in flowers? Because who needs love when you have peonies?.
• Headline: Germans Build Ships for Oil Trade. Impact: This barter could have inadvertently started a trend where countries trade goods like kids trade Pokémon cards. Imagine a world where nations strategically trade ships for spaghetti or oil for ice cream!. Fact: Did you know that bartering is basically ancient eBay, but without the return policy? Good luck getting your oil back!.
• Headline: 90 WILL VISIT EXCHANGE.; Partners and Employes of Out-of-Town Firms Coming Here Monday.. Impact: The meetings of out-of-town firms might have led to a corporate networking revolution. Little did they know, they'd end up overloading the coffee supply for decades!. Fact: Did you know that meetings are just a corporate way of saying, 'Let's all gather to discuss how little we can actually accomplish together?'.
• Headline: Hungarian Movie Barred.. Impact: This film's banning may have led to a secret underground movement of Hungarian cinema enthusiasts. Now, they probably have a secret handshake and everything.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dangerous than a banned movie is a movie that was never made? Those scripts must be hiding in the shadows!.
• Headline: MUSEUM TO TEACH ORIENTAL RUG ART; Appreciation Courses Will Be Held at the Metropolitan July 8 to Aug. 15.. Impact: These appreciation courses might have resulted in a global obsession with Oriental rugs, creating a new generation of rug-snobs who disdain anything without fringe.. Fact: Did you know that Oriental rugs are the only thing in your living room that could potentially appreciate in value more than your mortgage?.
• Headline: GERMAN VETERANS HAILED IN ENGLAND; British Ex-Service Group at Brighton Welcomes 29, Come to Visit Comrades' Graves.. Impact: These German veterans visiting graves could have sparked a transnational friendship movement, leading to a whole new genre of buddy comedies—'Graveside Buddies' anyone?. Fact: Did you know that camaraderie knows no borders? Just ask the veterans who have more travel stories than most travel blogs combined!.
• Headline: WALTER VOGEL,. Impact: Walter Vogel's mention could have been the catalyst for a future movement to recognize people with the most mundane names. 'Walter' might just become the next big trend!. Fact: Did you know that 'Walter' is the name of a guy who probably still owes you five bucks from high school? Classic Walter move!.
• Headline: Catch Fish With Bare Hands.. Impact: The destruction of the dams could have led to an underground fishing revolution, where people now judge each other's fish-catching techniques like it's a competitive sport.. Fact: Did you know that catching fish with bare hands is the original 'survival of the fittest'? Just remember to wash your hands afterward!.