JULY 21, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Black Widow Bite Claims Texan Life. Impact: If V Lamb had survived, he might have gone on to create an anti-spider advocacy group, sparking a worldwide campaign that would lead to the establishment of the International Spider Appreciation Day. Who knew a spider could change the world?. Fact: Did you know that black widow spiders can actually live for several months without food? So, they might just be plotting their next meal while we panic..
• Headline: Park-o-Meters Ignite Legal Debate. Impact: The park-o-meter controversy led to the rise of grassroots parking movements, eventually culminating in the 'No Nickel for Parking' campaign that inspired the creation of the modern-day free parking festival. Because who doesn't want a day of chaos?. Fact: Did you know that park-o-meters were invented in 1935? So, congratulations Oklahoma City, you just discovered that charging for parking can lead to major civil unrest!.
• Headline: Murder at the Old Stone House. Impact: The murder at the Old Stone House sparked a series of detective novels that would forever influence the genre, leading to the eventual creation of TV shows that glorify police work while ignoring actual crime rates. Thanks, Charlotte!. Fact: Did you know that in the 1800s, murder mysteries often involved actual public hangings? Talk about your interactive storytelling!.
• Headline: LONDON TRIES OUTDOOR SLEEPING. Impact: London's outdoor sleeping trend inadvertently gave rise to the modern-day camping craze, leading to hipsters today insisting they 'discovered' the joys of sleeping under the stars while ignoring the fact that people have been doing it for centuries.. Fact: Did you know that outdoor sleeping can lead to spontaneous stargazing? Just make sure you don't get woken up by a pigeon—it's nature's alarm clock!.
• Headline: RADIO SHOW SEPT. 18-28 AT GRAND CENTRAL PALACE. Impact: The radio show at Grand Central Palace was the first step in a long line of increasingly absurd radio competitions, ultimately leading to the creation of reality TV. Thank you, radio!. Fact: Did you know that radio waves travel at the speed of light? Too bad the content doesn't always keep up!.
• Headline: $10,000,000 Price Put By Hungary on Red Chief. Impact: This absurd price on a 'Red Chief' led to a bizarre barter system that saw Hungary exchanging everything from goulash recipes to folk dances with the USSR, proving that sometimes, the value of culture surpasses monetary worth.. Fact: Did you know that trading in cultural artifacts can sometimes yield better results than cash? Just ask Hungary—apparently, they were willing to throw in a chief for a few bucks!.
• Headline: ARGENTINE PAPERS FIGHT CENSORSHIP; Assert Curb on Foreign News Agencies and Correspondents Violates Constitution. PARTY CONTROL IS FEARED Press Argues Censors Will Hold Up Dispatches Unfavorable to Those Who Give Them Jobs.. Impact: The Argentine papers' fight against censorship sparked a global movement advocating for press freedom, eventually leading to the creation of 'Freedom of the Press Day,' where journalists everywhere can celebrate their right to report while dodging angry politicians.. Fact: Did you know that censorship has been around since ancient Rome? Some things never change, like the struggle for truth against the powers that be!.