JULY 19, 1936

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• Headline: Aldous Huxley's Eyeless in Gaza. Impact: Huxley's novel inspired a generation of dystopian writers, inadvertently leading to the creation of a reality TV show about life in a hyper-surveilled society—because who doesn't want to live in a nightmare?. Fact: Huxley once said that practical people are just those who are too afraid to be creative. So, if you’re reading this, you might just be a coward with a library card!.
• Headline: Travel Highlights for Olympic Visitors 1936. Impact: As Berlin prepared for the Olympics, a butterfly in the Caribbean flapped its wings, leading to the establishment of a globally revered cocktail culture. Who knew rum could spark international diplomacy?. Fact: Travelers had to be careful back then; a wrong turn could land you in a country that didn't appreciate your choice of swim trunks..
• Headline: NOW THE SUCCULENT ROASTING EAR; Corn, On the Cob or Off the Cob, the Distinctively American Food Of Our Earliest Days, Remains a Cherished Dish for Summer. Impact: The enduring popularity of corn on the cob sparked the invention of the corn dog, paving the way for unhealthy state fairs and the ultimate food-on-a-stick revolution.. Fact: Corn on the cob was once used as an ancient form of communication. In fact, it’s how the phrase 'ear to the ground' originated—though it was quite literally..
• Headline: SOCIALISTS OPPOSE NAMING OF RIDDER; New Welfare Head Is 'Wholly Unsympathetic' With the Jobless, Lehman Told. HE IS CALLED 'RED-BAITER' Use of 'Armed Guards to Suppress' WPA Workers Assailed in Demand Governor Reconsider.. Impact: The Socialists' opposition to Ridder led to a dramatic shift in welfare policies, eventually resulting in an unfortunate game of political hot potato that left many jobless and wondering where their potatoes went.. Fact: The term 'Red-Baiter' is a classic; it’s what you call someone who thinks communism is just a bad case of the flu..
• Headline: GERARD SAILS, SURE ROOSEVELT WILL WIN; Says He Has $20,000 Ready to Bet on President at 2-1, but There Are No Takers.. Impact: Gerard’s confidence in Roosevelt further solidified the concept of betting on politics, leading to future campaigns where candidates' worth was measured in dollars and cents instead of actual policies.. Fact: Betting on politics is like betting on a three-legged horse; you might win, but it’s probably not going to be pretty..
• Headline: TELEVISION HERE AND ABROAD. Impact: The exploration of television set the stage for future generations to become couch potatoes, ensuring that snack food companies would thrive as society collectively decided to stop moving.. Fact: Television was originally hailed as a revolutionary way to bring families together—until they realized everyone just ended up staring at the screen in silence..
• Headline: COLLECTORS SEEK PROOF COINS. Impact: The proof coin craze eventually led to a collector's market so inflated that people started to believe they could retire on their coin collections—spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Collecting coins has been described as a hobby for those who enjoy counting their troubles—one shiny piece at a time..