OCTOBER 21, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Straus Advocates for Housing Project in 1935. Impact: This housing plan that was begged for by Straus? It sent ripples through urban planning, leading to every mayor since trying to solve slums with 'creative' ideas that usually just meant 'let's throw more money at it'!. Fact: Did you know that over the years, 'federal aid' has become a euphemism for 'money we might not see again'?.
• Headline: Decline of Idle British Vessels. Impact: The reduction of idle vessels might have caused a mini-boom in maritime tourism—who'd want to see empty ships when you can have a party cruise instead? Thanks for that, Britain!. Fact: Did you know that 215 is just the number of ships that were idle? It doesn't count the number of dreams dashed by their inaction!.
• Headline: Ethiopian Pronunciation Is Given by Washington. Impact: This pronouncing guide probably saved countless mispronunciations from causing international incidents. Who knew saying 'Addis Ababa' could have led to a diplomatic crisis?. Fact: Did you know that 'Ethiopian' is derived from Greek, meaning 'burnt face'? Talk about an awkward way to name a country!.
• Headline: Campaign Humor.. Impact: This campaign humor probably shaped future political satire, leading to the rise of late-night talk shows and memes that would forever haunt politicians across the globe.. Fact: Did you know that humor in politics is just like a bad haircut? You think it looks great until it's too late!.
• Headline: 5 Children Killed in Landslide.. Impact: The tragic loss of these five children in a landslide may have sparked a greater awareness of geological safety and land-use policies. Sometimes it takes tragedy to move mountains—literally.. Fact: Did you know that landslides can happen anywhere there are hills? But, of course, who needs to worry about that until it’s too late?.
• Headline: CENSUS IN TURKEY KEEPS ALL AT HOME; Millions Spend a Gloomy Day in Houses and Hotels as Population Is Counted.. Impact: This census day probably made people realize how much they love being counted—because who doesn't want to be a number in a bureaucratic system?. Fact: Did you know that Turkey's adoption of the Latin alphabet was as confusing as trying to spell 'Turkish' while speaking French?.
• Headline: British Neutrality Rule Cuts Italian Ships' Stay. Impact: This neutrality rule likely led to Italy's ships being the butt of jokes at sea, with sailors grumbling about how the British had 'rules for everything'—except fun!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'belligerent' originally referred to someone who was just overly enthusiastic about arguing at the dinner table?.
• Headline: 47 FOREST FIRES RAGE IN MANY STATE AREAS; Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester Blazes Reported Out of Control -- Hunters Blamed.. Impact: The forest fires blamed on careless hunters probably kicked off a long-standing feud between nature lovers and hunters—it's like a rivalry as old as time, but with more smoke!. Fact: Did you know that forest fires can actually promote new growth? But that doesn't mean we should start them on purpose—just a thought!.