MARCH 27, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: $256 Dinner Bill Approved. Impact: The approval of a $256 dinner bill led to a chain reaction where local governments became increasingly comfortable with extravagant spending, eventually resulting in the infamous $1,000 dinner where everyone just ordered water. Thus, the art of dining became a political statement, and politicians began holding fundraisers in restaurants that charged more than a year's salary for the average citizen.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, $256 could buy you a decent car? Now it barely covers a meal for two—if you don't order the lobster..
• Headline: Haverford College Murder Conviction. Impact: The conviction of R. Crittenton sparked a series of discussions about workplace safety and ethics, leading to the eventual establishment of HR departments everywhere. This meant that now, instead of just worrying about your job, you also had to worry if your coworker was a murderer. Thanks, Crittenton!. Fact: Did you know that in some states, being a murderer can actually help your chances of getting a job in politics? Talk about a career path!.
• Headline: REICH PRESS RAILS AT CZECHS AND LETTS; Charges 'Terror' to Prague in Sentencing of Germans -- Lays Insults to Riga Regime.. Impact: The German press's outrage over measures against alleged National Socialist activities led to a ripple effect in media censorship that would echo through the decades. This was the beginning of a long-standing tradition where media outlets would blame their biases on a 'hidden agenda,' often leading to conspiracy theories about who really controls the news: lizard people or aliens.. Fact: Did you know that if you read enough conspiracy theories, you might just start believing that your morning coffee is actually a government plot? Just try not to think about it while you sip!.
• Headline: Roosevelt Sets Distance Mark for Fishing; His Cruise Reaches West Caicos, Bahamas. Impact: Roosevelt's distance mark for fishing inspired future generations to take their vacations far too seriously, leading to the rise of fishing tournaments that now have more rules than the Olympics. Fishermen began to treat their sport like a full-time job—complete with sponsorship deals and press conferences.. Fact: Did you know that fishing is the only sport where you can spend a whole day relaxing and still come home empty-handed, while feeling like you’ve achieved something amazing? It's like the ultimate adulting!.
• Headline: Primate Asks Protection. Impact: The primate's plea for protection during a political uprising inadvertently kickstarted a global awareness campaign for animal rights, proving that even in chaos, someone was thinking of the animals. This led to animal rights activists being seen as the original influencers, long before Instagram was a thing.. Fact: Did you know that animals have been making requests for protection since the dawn of time? They just haven’t figured out how to tweet about it yet..
• Headline: 14 Die in Worst Mexican Air Crash; Three Titled Germans Among Dead; Plane Carrying Ten Tourists From Europe and Four in Crew Falls Between Two Volcanoes, Killing All -- Prince and Princess Adolf of Schaumburg-Lippe Lose Lives. 14 IN PLANE KILLED IN MEXICAN CRASH. Impact: The tragic air crash that killed 14 people, including dignitaries, sent shockwaves through both the aviation industry and the aristocracy, leading to increased safety regulations and a phobia of flying for the upper crust. It also sparked debates among the elite about whether they should consider taking the train—because nothing says 'class' like a long, bumpy ride.. Fact: Did you know that air travel is still statistically safer than driving? But try telling that to someone who's just lost their royal title in a plane crash..