SEPTEMBER 27, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: United Air Lines SEC Stock Filing. Impact: If United Airlines hadn't filed this stock offer, we might still be flying on wooden gliders, wondering why our flights are always delayed. Thanks to this, we have the modern-day miracle of 'the middle seat'.. Fact: Did you know that filing paperwork is the most exciting part of being a corporation? It's basically the corporate equivalent of watching paint dry..
• Headline: Andover's Meteorite Enticing Souvenir Seekers. Impact: The souvenir hunters of Andover inadvertently set off a frenzy of meteorite obsession, leading to a black market where people trade meteorite chips for... well, still not that much, but it’s cooler than stamps.. Fact: Fun fact: Meteorites are just space rocks that have been through more drama than a reality TV star. Talk about a rocky relationship!.
• Headline: Queens Construction Quality Defended in 1936. Impact: This headline might have saved thousands from living in questionable houses, leading to the eventual rise of home improvement shows. Thanks, Queens, for inspiring people to finally get off the couch and do something, even if it’s just binge-watching renovations.. Fact: Did you know? The Chamber President’s definition of 'good quality' is basically 'it hasn't fallen over yet.'.
• Headline: CANCER CONGRESS URGES NEW GROUPS; Recognition of Affliction in Early Stages Is Object of Parley's Recommendation.. Impact: The recommendations from this Congress likely sparked a global movement towards early cancer detection, creating a ripple effect that led to the invention of awkward questions during family gatherings about one's health. Thanks for the reminder, Aunt Mildred.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, doctors used to think cancer was just a bad case of the blues? Talk about a misdiagnosis!.
• Headline: HUNT FOR WHISKY ENDED; High Winds Stop Search for Cargo Sunk Eighty Years Ago.. Impact: The winds that thwarted this whisky salvage mission may have inadvertently led to the creation of a legendary tale about lost treasure, inspiring future generations to search for anything that's been lost—like their dignity after a night out.. Fact: Did you know? Some people say that if you listen closely near Lake Michigan, you can still hear the sound of people sobbing over their unclaimed whisky..
• Headline: RAILS OPPOSE BUS PLEAS; Protest to I.C.C. Against Atlantic City and Audubon, N.J., Projects.. Impact: The railroads opposing the bus services was the start of a long tradition of transport services squabbling over customer loyalty. If only they knew that they were just fanning the flames of our modern-day traffic jams.. Fact: Did you know? The railroads' biggest worry was that buses would steal their thunder, and by thunder, I mean the sound of clunky old train wheels..
• Headline: Skill of Indian Surgeon Shown on Skull of Inca. Impact: The skill of the Indian surgeon showcased in this discovery led to a newfound appreciation for ancient medicine, which in turn led to a renaissance of alternative healing practices. Who knew a skull could open so many minds?. Fact: Did you know? This mummified Inca was probably just as surprised to find himself in a medical journal as we are to find kale in our smoothies..
• Headline: WAR GAMES 'ENEMY' ATTACKS EAST COAST; Army Defenders Along Gulf Find Sudden Turn in Their Paper Problem.. Impact: This military exercise might have been just a drill, but it sparked a paranoid obsession with defense strategies that led to an entire genre of action movies. Who knew paper problems could turn into blockbuster hits?. Fact: Did you know? The 'enemy' in these war games was actually just a group of bored interns with paper airplanes. Truly terrifying..
• Headline: Review 2 -- No Title; THE OAK TREE HOUSE. By Katharine Gibson. With picture by Vera Bock. 128 pp. New York: Longmans, Green & Co. $1.50.. Impact: This book review may have gone unnoticed, but it led to the eventual rise of book clubs everywhere, where people gather to pretend they've read War and Peace while actually drinking wine and discussing their latest Netflix binge.. Fact: Did you know? The Oak Tree House is still considered a classic—mostly because it didn’t have a sequel that ruined its legacy..
• Headline: CARDINAL CEREJEIVA SAILS; Spent 6 Weeks in U.S. as Guest of San Francisco Archdiocese.. Impact: Cardinal Cerejeiva’s visit was a diplomatic trip that opened doors for many future exchanges between nations, proving that sometimes, all it takes is a little charm and a good bottle of wine to get people talking.. Fact: Did you know? Six weeks is just long enough for a guest to overstay their welcome—just ask any host who can’t find the right moment to hint for them to leave!.