OCTOBER 1, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rodeo Mustangs in New York City. Impact: The mustangs’ brief appearance in NYC sparked a fascination with wild horses that led to an underground horse racing culture, inadvertently creating the first equestrian-themed reality TV show in the 1990s. Thank you, mustangs!. Fact: Did you know that mustangs are known for their resilience? Much like the people who will spend an entire day watching horse racing instead of doing literally anything else..
• Headline: Article 1 -- No Title. Impact: The League of Nations' economic survey inadvertently inspired conspiracy theorists to link rearmament with alien technology, leading to decades of sci-fi movies where aliens just want to sell humans durable goods.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'durable goods' sounds a lot more exciting than it actually is? It’s just a fancy way of saying 'stuff that lasts.'.
• Headline: WIFE CHARGES THREATS; Owen F. Roberts Terrorized Her by Signs in Home, She Says.. Impact: The threats revealed in this case led to the establishment of what would later become the world’s most dramatic reality shows, where couples air their grievances in front of millions. Who knew threats could lead to primetime TV?. Fact: Did you know that the legal term 'terrorized' can also apply to your partner's reaction when you forget to take out the trash? Just saying..
• Headline: Suspended for Curley Crash. Impact: This auto crash incident led to stricter driving laws and a rise in insurance premiums, which would eventually lead to the invention of the 'drive-thru' coffee shop. So, thank you for your morning caffeine fix!. Fact: Did you know that in some places, your car insurance premium can be higher than your rent? Welcome to adulthood!.
• Headline: WRITERS IN SIEGE ON WPA; 35, Looking for Jobs, Camp at Federal Project Office and Wait.. Impact: The writers camping out for jobs eventually inspired the modern-day startup culture where people camp out for the latest smartphone. Who knew desperation could lead to innovation?. Fact: Did you know that the Writers Project was so popular that even Shakespeare would have probably traded his quill for a spot in line?.
• Headline: LEAGUE FINDS GAINS IN WORLD RECOVERY; Much of Improvement Held Due to Arms Expenditures -- Rise in Steel Output in U.S. Noted.. Impact: The League's findings on world recovery led to the creation of corporate jargon like 'synergy' and 'pivot,' which has haunted boardrooms ever since. Thanks for that, League!. Fact: Did you know that the rise in steel output was so significant that it inspired a whole generation of people to start collecting rusty metal for art? Truly a sign of the times..
• Headline: PRIAL RECOUNT SUIT IS ARGUED IN COURT; Justice Shientag Promises an Early Decision, Though It Cannot Be Before Tuesday. HE TRIES TO LIMIT ISSUE But Counsel for the Petitioner Objects to Having Only 73,000 'Void' Ballots Re-examined.. Impact: The recount suit opened a Pandora’s box of election controversies, leading to the phrase 'hanging chad' and a long-standing debate on whether we should just stick to paper ballots. Spoiler: we didn’t.. Fact: Did you know that recounts are basically the adult version of 'best two out of three'? Except there are no prizes, just endless legal fees..
• Headline: LANDON WON'T FILL POST, FARLEY SAYS; Calls Candidate's Plan to Put Business Man in Postoffice an Empty Gesture. SEES FIGHTING CAMPAIGN Democratic National Chairman Holds President's Speech at Syracuse Stirred Party.. Impact: Farley's remark about Landon's post office plans started a trend of candidates making promises they never intended to keep, paving the way for the modern political landscape we know and love today.. Fact: Did you know that calling something an 'empty gesture' is a polite way of saying, 'Thanks for wasting everyone’s time?'.