NOVEMBER 26, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: James Roosevelt Aids His Father. Impact: James Roosevelt's brief stint as a Marine Corps officer led to a series of unfortunate events, including an unexpected surge in father-son duos attempting to take on the military together. The Pentagon still struggles with the paperwork.. Fact: Did you know that nepotism in politics has been around since, well, forever? At this rate, we might as well just start naming every political position after the family members who get them..
• Headline: Argentina's Delegation to Pan American Conference. Impact: The delegation to the Pan American Parley inadvertently set off a chain reaction of international meetings that eventually led to the invention of the group selfie. Who knew diplomacy could be so photogenic?. Fact: Fun fact: Every time someone takes a group photo at a diplomatic event, a Peacekeeper somewhere rolls their eyes..
• Headline: NORTHWESTERN CLUB HAILS WALDORF HERE; Big Ten Champions' Coach Has Praise for Team -- Film of Minnesota Game Shown.. Impact: Waldorf's praise for the Big Ten Champions sparked a decade of mediocre coaching advice that somehow made its way into high school gym classes across America. 'Just believe in yourself!' became a national motto.. Fact: Did you know that 'Waldorf' was originally a name for a style of salad? Now it’s just associated with coaches who say 'good job' unironically..
• Headline: Plane Hitch-Hiker Takes Car. Impact: The Plane Hitch-Hiker's decision to accept a ride not only changed his journey but also inspired countless movies about unlikely friendships formed on the road. Spoiler alert: there’s always a twist.. Fact: Fun fact: Hitchhiking is just a fancy word for 'I have no money and am too adventurous for my own good.'.
• Headline: To Lift Prices of Burning Oils. Impact: The raise in burning oil prices triggered an underground economy of candle-making that we still don't talk about at family gatherings. What happens in the candle world stays in the candle world.. Fact: Did you know that the most popular scent for candles is 'I’m definitely not trying to mask the smell of burnt popcorn'?.
• Headline: Chile Reports Budget Surplus. Impact: Chile's budget surplus became the envy of nations, leading to an influx of 'How to Save Money' seminars, most of which were attended by people who still think budgeting is a magical process.. Fact: Did you know that a budget surplus is just a fancy way of saying 'I didn’t spend all my money on avocado toast this month'?.
• Headline: JAMES M. AHEARN. Impact: James M. Ahearn's long life led to an explosion of health fads, with people scrambling to discover the secret to living forever. Spoiler: it wasn’t kale.. Fact: Fun fact: the secret to longevity is not eating kale, but rather avoiding the 'kale is the new bacon' trend..
• Headline: ARGENTINE-U.S. PACT ON COMMERCE URGED; Ex-Finance Minister Hueyo Says Discriminations by Both Should Be Removed.. Impact: Hueyo’s push for a commercial pact ignited a series of negotiations that eventually led to the invention of the 'business casual' dress code. No one knows how we got here.. Fact: Did you know that 'business casual' really just means 'I’m wearing jeans but don’t want to be judged for it'?.