NOVEMBER 3, 1935

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• Headline: Women in Auto Salesrooms Discussed. Impact: The influence of women on car design led to the creation of the world's first minivan, which, ironically, became the preferred vehicle for transporting children, thus sparking a new trend in suburban sprawl. Who knew a desire for more cup holders would change traffic patterns forever?. Fact: Did you know that the first car was designed without cup holders? I guess they were just too busy inventing the automobile to think about snacks on the go..
• Headline: Industry's Bright Future in 1936. Impact: This strong position in industry might have led to the creation of the phrase 'too big to fail', which eventually resulted in a lot of really creative financial gymnastics in the future. Thanks for that, 1936!. Fact: Did you know that optimism in industry is just code for 'let's put off dealing with that problem until it becomes a disaster'?.
• Headline: WPA Jobs Surge in Upstate New York. Impact: The surge in WPA jobs unintentionally set off a series of events leading to the modern welfare state, where people would eventually be employed in jobs that didn't exist yet, like social media manager and influencer.. Fact: Did you know that the WPA actually employed artists and writers? Imagine if they had Instagram back then; we'd have Renaissance selfies!.
• Headline: SUBURBS PIN HOPE ON FEARON PLAN; Near-By Counties Favor the Amendment as a Step to Government Reform.. Impact: This amendment hope led to more government reforms, which ultimately inspired countless sitcoms about dysfunctional local governments. You're welcome, Hollywood.. Fact: Did you know that county home rule amendments are basically the adult version of 'I want to be in charge of my own birthday party'?.
• Headline: FOOTBALL -- CHEERS, COLOR, COIN; On Big Saturdays the Whole Nation Joins The Gay Carnival Of the Gridiron FOOTBALL: CHEERS, COLOR, COIN On These Saturdays the Whole Nation Joins In the Gay Carnival of the Gridiron. Impact: The popularity of intercollegiate football sparked an obsession with tailgating that would eventually lead to entire industries dedicated to grilling meat in parking lots. All thanks to a bunch of students chasing a ball!. Fact: Did you know that college football fans can consume over 1 million hot dogs in a single season? That's some serious dedication to junk food!.
• Headline: 'SURPLUS' TAX HELD THREAT TO BUSINESS; Uncertainty of Its Application Menaces Conservatism, G.N. Nelson Contends. PROVISIONS NOW EASED Treasury Is Seen Weighing Reasonableness of Operating Units' Accumulations. 'SURPLUS' TAX HELD THREAT TO BUSINESS. Impact: This tax uncertainty created a ripple effect of economic caution that would eventually lead to the invention of the phrase 'better safe than sorry.' Thanks for the legacy of over-cautious accountants!. Fact: Did you know that the British tax system is often regarded as a labyrinth? But hey, at least they have tea to help them through the confusion!.
• Headline: Westchester Scale Modified.. Impact: The adjustments to the Westchester Scale inadvertently initiated the trend of bureaucratic inefficiency that would echo throughout history, leading to endless paperwork and the phrase 'let's circle back on that.'. Fact: Did you know that modifications to scales can lead to more confusion than clarity? It's like adjusting the recipe for a cake and ending up with a pancake!.