JULY 14, 1935

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• Headline: Ships for England; HOW ENGLAND GOT ITS MERCHANT MARINE, 1066-1771. By Henry C. Hunter. 369 pp. New York: National Council of American Shipbuilders. $3.50.. Impact: The historical exploration of England's maritime prowess eventually inspired countless pirate movies, leading to Johnny Depp's career. Talk about a legacy!. Fact: Fun fact: England's Merchant Marine was basically the original Uber for goods, long before there were apps to summon a ride.
• Headline: Estimate of New Tax Plan's Effect. Impact: This tax plan's analysis was so convoluted that it led to the invention of tax preparation software, saving countless people from the headache of deciphering government jargon ever since. Fact: Did you know that tax plans are like recipes? If you misread the instructions, you might end up with a bitter outcome that nobody wants to taste.
• Headline: GOURMET'S BOOK OF FOOD AND DRINK. With Decorations in Color by Hendy. New York: The Macmillan Company. $2.50.. Impact: This book's publication ignited the foodie culture that led to Instagram influencers making a living by taking pictures of their avocados on toast. Thanks, Hendy!. Fact: Did you know that food styling is just pretending your leftovers are Michelin-star cuisine? Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Review 7 -- No Title; ENGLAND'S HELICON. Edited by Hyder Edward Rollins. In two volumes. 228 and 241 pp. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. $3 a volume.. Impact: The publication of this literary work inspired countless students to pretend they read it for a grade, forever changing the landscape of higher education and the art of faking it. Fact: Did you know that sometimes the best part of reading is putting it down and telling everyone how much you enjoyed it? Classic literature, folks!.