JULY 27, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Spoils System Benefits in 1936. Impact: The spoils system led to a thriving underground economy of political favors and backdoor deals. This ultimately paved the way for a future where lobbying became a national sport, complete with jerseys and sponsorships.. Fact: Did you know that giving jobs to party members is like giving candy to kids? It’s all fun and games until someone starts asking for healthcare benefits..
• Headline: Centaur Triumphs in Canoe Racing. Impact: The victory of a canoe named Centaur forever altered the trajectory of aquatic-themed mascots, leading to a world where every team, from high school to the Olympics, is represented by a mythical creature.. Fact: Did you know that if you name a canoe after a half-man, half-horse creature and it wins, you can claim to be the real 'Centaur of Attention'?.
• Headline: DISCUSSION GROUP MEETS; Mrs. Henry F. Schwarz Is Hostess at Greenwich Gathering,. Impact: This gathering of intellectuals inspired future generations of dinner parties where people would discuss everything from the stock market to the latest diet fads. Spoiler: no one ever agrees.. Fact: Did you know that 'discussion group' is just a euphemism for 'let's all pretend we read the same book so we can nod and sip wine together'?.
• Headline: URGES NEW COURT FOR FEDERAL BODIES; Bar Association Report Asks Tribunal to Handle Cases Arising in 73 Agencies. END OF CONFUSION SOUGHT Delegation of Executive Power Is Held to Have Created Chaotic Situation. URGES NEW COURT FOR FEDERAL BODIES. Impact: The appeal for a new court marked the genesis of an endless cycle of bureaucracy that would lead to a future where the phrase 'red tape' became a common household name, rivaling ‘dinner time’ in frequency of use.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than establishing a new court is figuring out how to use the bathroom in a government building..
• Headline: Historic Building Saved in Fire. Impact: The salvation of this building became a rallying point for preservationists, eventually inspiring a wave of 'Save Our Historic Buildings' campaigns that inadvertently sparked the hipster movement. Yes, thank a historic building for your artisanal toast.. Fact: This building, where Hamilton once worked, is now a tourist trap where you can buy overpriced souvenirs and pretend to know more about history than you actually do..
• Headline: FIRST CHESS PRIZE ANNEXED BY FLOHR; Triumphs in Podebrad Tourney -- Alekhine Finishes 2d, Half-Point Behind.. Impact: Flohr's victory reignited the chess rivalry that turned into an international phenomenon, leading to the creation of chess-themed reality shows and a shocking rise in the popularity of turtlenecks.. Fact: Did you know that chess is the only sport where you can be a grandmaster and still have a hard time making friends?.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The constant release of new books from this era led to a literary culture that would evolve into today's obsession with binge-reading and book-themed Instagram accounts. Yes, the ‘reading challenge’ was born here.. Fact: Did you know that the only time reading a book is considered a productive use of time is when you’re pretending to do it in a coffee shop?.