MARCH 7, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: N.Y.U. Hobby Show Exhibition. Impact: This seemingly innocent hobby show sparked a nationwide obsession with crafting, leading to the Great Glitter Shortage of 1975. If only they had known! No handmade ornaments for you, America!. Fact: Did you know that the first hobby show tickets were actually made from recycled pizza boxes? Nothing says 'artistic' like grease stains!.
• Headline: Lehman Dines with White House Officials. Impact: This dinner was the catalyst for future governors thinking they could waltz into the White House for social dinners, leading to the awkward 'bring your own salad' trend in political events.. Fact: Fun fact: The salad dressing served was made with ingredients that are now banned in 12 states. Cheers to progress!.
• Headline: The Accident Racket Investigation, 1936. Impact: This inquiry uncovered a web of deceit that inadvertently led to the invention of 'safety first' slogans, which ironically caused more accidents due to excessive caution.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'accident racket' was initially coined to describe a particularly clumsy circus act? Talk about a misnomer!.
• Headline: Poland Lifts Recent Ban On American Methodists. Impact: This ban lifting resulted in an unexpected cultural exchange, leading to the invention of pierogi stuffed with marshmallows, which remains a culinary mystery to this day.. Fact: You might be surprised to learn that before this event, Polish Methodists were actually just referred to as 'Americans Who Like Sausages.'.
• Headline: Article 2 -- No Title. Impact: This vague article led to a series of unfortunate events where historians struggled to make sense of 'Article 2' in future debates, leading to the invention of the term 'historical ambiguity.'. Fact: Did you know that Liberia was originally going to be called 'Little America' until someone realized that sounded ridiculous?.
• Headline: MISS DOUGLAS IN FINAL.; Gains With Miss Pearman in Golf at Bermuda -- Paine Bows at Net.. Impact: This golf tournament was so riveting that it sparked the Bermuda Triangle conspiracy, where people believed golf balls were being sucked into another dimension.. Fact: Did you know that the Bermuda golf balls are now considered collector's items, fetching prices that could buy a small yacht? Fore!.
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER GETS 1935 PARK AWARD; Outstanding Service to City's Outdoor Life Wins the Association Scroll. AID TO SYSTEM IS CITED His Gift of Fort Tryon Site and Help in Developing Others Recorded in Testimonial.. Impact: Rockefeller's generosity set off a chain reaction of philanthropic endeavors, leading to an era where every millionaire had to outdo the last with park donations, resulting in the Great Outdoor Overhaul of the 1960s.. Fact: Did you know that Fort Tryon was almost turned into a theme park featuring a roller coaster shaped like a giant dollar sign? Talk about a cash grab!.
• Headline: Income Tax Returns Increase.. Impact: This increase in tax returns led to a national obsession with deductions, ultimately resulting in the invention of the 'Tax Day Party,' where people celebrate their financial misery.. Fact: Fun fact: The first recorded Tax Day Party involved a cake shaped like a 1040 form. Deliciously depressing!.
• Headline: New Rochelle Alumnae Meet.. Impact: This meeting established a precedent of alumnae gatherings that eventually turned into a competitive sport, with alumni trying to out-embellish their accomplishments over hors d'oeuvres.. Fact: Did you know that at every alumnae meeting, at least one person has to bring up their 'life-changing' experience of studying abroad? It's basically a rule!.