AUGUST 13, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: 800-Pound Turtle Baffles Boston. Impact: This turtle inadvertently caused a wave of eco-tourism, leading to the rise of turtle-themed amusement parks. Now, we have an entire generation of children obsessed with turtles, and they're all convinced they can drag boats too.. Fact: Did you know that turtle power isn’t just a martial arts thing? This turtle clearly missed its calling as a tugboat captain!.
• Headline: Hotel Hold-Up Shock in South Fallsburg. Impact: This heist sparked a new era of hotel security protocols that involved not just locks, but also mandatory 'how to escape being tied up' workshops for guests. Cha-ching for the hospitality industry!. Fact: Feeling safe at a hotel is so last century. Now you can enjoy your vacation while being tied up in a lobby. Who needs adventure sports?.
• Headline: Failure of Air Subsidies Discussed. Impact: The failure of air subsidies led to the rise of budget airlines, which somehow manage to make flying feel like a cross between a roller coaster and a crowded subway ride. Thanks, air subsidies!. Fact: Who knew failing to subsidize air travel would lead to the rise of $5 airport beers? Can’t put a price on that experience!.
• Headline: HOPSON IS FOUND; HIDDEN TILL CALL TO TESTIFY TODAY; Agents of House Committee Guard Elusive 'Master Mind' of Associated Gas & Electric.. Impact: The drama of this testimony inspired a generation of reality TV, proving once and for all that nothing sells like political intrigue and a good ol' fashioned cover-up.. Fact: You know it's serious when agents are involved. Maybe they were just looking for a good brunch spot instead?.
• Headline: BIDS ARE INVITED ON PACIFIC AIR MAIL; Weekly Service to Honolulu, Manila and Canton Is Postoffice's Plan.. Impact: The race for bids on air mail service led to the invention of express shipping. Thanks to this, your online shopping addiction can now reach new heights—literally and metaphorically.. Fact: Fun fact: Before express shipping, it took weeks to get a letter from one side of the ocean to the other. Now, you can get your impulse buys in mere days. Progress?.
• Headline: C.M. PARKER LEFT $1,898,008 ESTATE; American Radiator President Had $904,931 in Stock of His Concern, Appraisal Shows.. Impact: This estate led to the creation of the 'rich dead guy club,' where members discuss how to spend their vast fortunes from beyond the grave—starting trends like ghost investing.. Fact: Who knew radiators could make you rich? Next time you feel cold, just remember: there could be an inheritance waiting in that rusty old thing!.
• Headline: Miss Doherty Quits Nicaragua.. Impact: Doherty's departure sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community, leading to a series of awkward political dinners and a slight uptick in 'how to gracefully exit awkward situations' manuals.. Fact: Leaving a country can be tough, but at least she won’t have to deal with the awkward small talk at the airport!.
• Headline: Boy Flying Kite Is Killed.. Impact: This tragic incident led to increased safety regulations around kite flying, making it a much safer—if slightly less adventurous—pastime for kids everywhere.. Fact: While flying a kite might seem harmless, this event reminded everyone that even the simplest joys can have serious consequences. Always check the forecast next time!.
• Headline: ELLSWORTH ON WAY TO RIO; Explorer and Wife Aboard Graf Zeppelin on Atlantic Flight.. Impact: Ellsworth's adventure sparked a zeppelin craze that briefly made airships the preferred method of travel for the elite, until they realized they didn’t come with Wi-Fi.. Fact: Airships: the original luxury vehicle! Because who needs a speedy jet when you can travel at a leisurely pace and enjoy the view—eventually?.
• Headline: France and Britain Confer Today To Try to Find Solution in Africa; Eden and Laval Will Discuss Problem Before Arrival of Italian Delegate -- French Have Little Hope of Any Definite Results -- France Is Facing a Dilemma.. Impact: This conference set the stage for decades of diplomatic discussions that went nowhere, leading to the development of the phrase 'talking in circles' and an entire genre of political satire.. Fact: When in doubt, just hold a conference! Because nothing says 'solving problems' like endless meetings and no resolutions..