NOVEMBER 14, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ward and Lathew's Marriage Announcement. Impact: Little did they know, this marriage would lead to a series of family reunions that would eventually inspire a famous sitcom about awkward family gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that marrying someone with a last name like 'Lathew' automatically qualifies you for a free subscription to 'Awkward Family Photos'?.
• Headline: 10 Companies Join Big Board Listing. Impact: The introduction of new stocks led to a massive increase in speculation, resulting in countless lost fortunes and the birth of the phrase 'stock market crash'—which is now just a common Tuesday.. Fact: Fun fact: Investing in stocks is like trying to predict the weather in Britain—you're often wrong, but you still act like you know what's coming..
• Headline: Italy's Shift in Britain's Peace Efforts. Impact: This diplomatic back-and-forth not only led to a precarious peace but also inspired countless conspiracy theorists to debate who was really pulling the strings behind closed doors.. Fact: Did you know that Mussolini's favorite pastime was playing chess? Too bad he couldn't see that he was just a pawn in a much larger game..
• Headline: TROTH NOUNCED OF LOUISEBIGELOW; Graduate of Miss Porter's School Will Become Bride of William Parsons.. Impact: Their engagement would eventually lead to an elaborate wedding, which would be talked about for generations—mostly due to the embarrassing dance moves of the groom.. Fact: Fun fact: If you think planning a wedding is stressful now, just imagine doing it without Pinterest—those were dark times..
• Headline: Japanese Pressure Seen.. Impact: This pressure not only shaped the political landscape of Asia but also led to a series of misunderstandings that would inspire future diplomats to write 'How Not to Negotiate' guides.. Fact: Did you know that the Tangku truce was so named because 'Tangku' is actually a mistranslation of 'Let's just avoid this headache'?.
• Headline: PHYSICS COUNCIL FORMED.; It Will Seek to Bridge Gap Between Research and Industry.. Impact: The formation of this council would lead to a stream of innovations, paving the way for a future where physicists could finally leave their basements and make a fortune in tech.. Fact: Fun fact: The only 'gap' most physicists were concerned about before this council was the gap between their lunch breaks and their caffeine intake..
• Headline: Troops Kill Portuguese Rioter.. Impact: This tragic event sparked widespread protests and ultimately led to a series of reforms that would make 'fishing without explosives' a common law—thankfully.. Fact: Did you know that using dynamite to catch fish is like trying to solve a math problem with a sledgehammer? It might get results, but it's going to be messy..
• Headline: HITLER IS NOT SO BAD, BISHOP WADE ASSERTS; But Stockholm Prelate Tells the Methodist Board Reichsfuehrer Has Some Poor Advisers.. Impact: Bishop Wade's comments would inspire a plethora of 'not-so-bad' fan clubs, proving that even the worst dictators can have a silver lining—at least in the eyes of some.. Fact: Fun fact: Bishop Wade's statement caused so much controversy that it led to the invention of the 'bad advice hotline' for religious leaders..
• Headline: 3 PARAMOUNT BIDS REJECTED BY COURT; Judge Holds All Offers for Brooklyn Theatre Too Low -- Urges No Action Now. HE CRITICIZES APPRAISAL Judge Inch Advises Owners to Seek Cut in $4,800,000 Figure Set by the City.. Impact: The rejection of these bids not only led to years of legal battles but also inspired future Broadway producers to always aim higher—even if it meant selling their souls.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing less reliable than a judge's appraisal is a theater critic's opinion? They are both often just a matter of taste!.
• Headline: ARABS STRIKE IN PALESTINE.; Some Groups Act to Protest Alleged 'Pro-Zionism' of Wauchope.. Impact: This strike not only highlighted the tensions in Palestine but also served as a stark reminder that when it comes to politics, everyone has a bone to pick—and usually a strike to follow.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'pro-Zionism' was so controversial it inspired a slew of bumper stickers? Because nothing says 'I have a strong opinion' like a sticker on a car..