NOVEMBER 24, 1935

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• Headline: Joseph C. Lincoln's Cape Cod Memories. Impact: If Lincoln hadn't reminisced about his idyllic, contraption-free childhood, Cape Cod might have turned into a tech hub like Silicon Valley, complete with surfboards and drones delivering lobster rolls.. Fact: Apparently, before Wi-Fi, people just talked to each other. Shocking, I know..
• Headline: The Fair Devil by Edwin Greenwood. Impact: This book may have inspired a whole generation of 'fair devils' who decided to embrace their inner mischief, leading to an uptick in pranks and questionable life choices in the 20th century.. Fact: The term 'fair devil' is rarely used today, likely because it was overshadowed by the far more popular 'hot mess.'.
• Headline: Women's Repeal Fund Fellowship Applications Open. Impact: This fellowship may have been the spark that ignited a thousand feminist movements, eventually leading to the widespread question: 'Can I have a pizza delivered without judgment?'. Fact: In 1930, $1,300 could buy you a decent house or an astonishing amount of ice cream. Choose wisely..
• Headline: NOVEL FLOWERS FOR INDOOR GARDEN; Many of the Strange Group of Carnivorous Species May Be Grown in Window or Sun Room, Despite Their Odd Habits. Impact: Thanks to the popularity of these carnivorous plants, your average household now has a 50% chance of housing a plant that might eat your cat. Thanks, nature!. Fact: If you think your houseplants are hard to keep alive, try keeping a carnivorous plant; they’re basically the divas of the plant world..
• Headline: MAUNA LOA'S LAVA HEADS TOWARD BAY; Stream From Hawaiian Volcano Follows Generally the Line of Eruption in 1859.. Impact: If the lava hadn’t been so determined to reach the bay, Hawaiian tourism might have developed a much more boring reputation, like 'The Land of Mild Weather.'. Fact: Mauna Loa is so large that it actually creates its own weather. So, if you thought your in-laws were intense, just wait until you meet a volcano..
• Headline: Here's New Zealand; A PILGRIMS WAY IN NEW ZEALAND. By Alan Mulgan. Illustrated. 142 pp. New York: Oxford University Press. $5.. Impact: This guide could have sparked a massive influx of pilgrims to New Zealand, turning it into the world's largest pilgrimage site. Who knew sheep outnumbering people could be so appealing?. Fact: New Zealand is known for its stunning landscapes, but fun fact: it also has more sheep than people. So, good luck with your social life!.
• Headline: Front Page 4 -- No Title. Impact: The U.S. considering representations to Italy over mistaken identity may have set the stage for future diplomatic misunderstandings, leading to the classic 'Oops, wrong country' moment.. Fact: Mistaken identities aren’t just for spy movies; they can also lead to international incidents. Who knew diplomacy could be so clumsy?.
• Headline: TARIFF PACTS BEGIN TO AID WORLD TRADE; Lowering of the Barriers Among All Countries Is Expected to Result From Hull's Policy. Impact: This policy might have led to a more interconnected world economy, but it also paved the way for the existence of global shipping fees—thanks a lot, Hull.. Fact: Tariffs are like that annoying roommate who eats your food but pretends it’s for 'the greater good.'.
• Headline: A Bard of Ireland; STAND AND GIVE CHALLENGE. By Francis Macmanus. 269 pp. New York: Loring & Mussey. $2.. Impact: Macmanus's work likely inspired countless other writers to challenge the status quo, leading to a future filled with even more books you’ll pretend to read.. Fact: If you ever need a challenge, just try explaining Irish literature to someone who thinks 'Ulysses' is just a character from a video game..