JANUARY 10, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Baroque Versus Rococo Exhibition. Impact: The Baroque vs. Rococo debate ignited a fierce rivalry, leading to the invention of the term 'art snobbery.' Art critics still argue today about whether to appreciate the ornate or embrace the flamboyant, with no clear winner in sight.. Fact: Fun fact: Rococo is just Baroque's way of saying, 'Look at me, I’m extra!'.
• Headline: Women Celebrate as Peace Envoys. Impact: The women's 'flying delegation' paved the way for future female leaders, proving that if you want to be taken seriously, you must do it while airborne. Who knew flying around could lead to peace?. Fact: These women were so ahead of their time that they probably would have been influencers on social media if given the chance!.
• Headline: The Way of Life in Croatia; PORTRAIT OF A PEOPLE: Croatia Today. By Dorothed Orr. Illustrated With photographs. 246 pp. New York: Punk & Wagnalls Co. $2.50.. Impact: Dorothea Orr's portrait of Croatia inspired a wave of tourism that led to the creation of countless 'Croatia is the new Italy' memes, forever changing vacation plans for thousands.. Fact: Little did people know, Croatia would later become the go-to backdrop for every 'I found myself' social media post..
• Headline: OUTLINES POLICY ON HOUSING LAW; Realty Board Suggests Delay in the Enforcement of Sanitation Rules.. Impact: The Realty Board's delay in sanitation rules sparked a long-standing debate on whether cleanliness is next to godliness or merely a suggestion. Spoiler: it was a suggestion.. Fact: This policy may have also inspired a new genre of horror films: 'The Haunted Apartment—A Story of Filth and Neglect.'.
• Headline: HENRY G. HANFORD. Impact: Henry G. Hanford’s mention became a trivia staple, leading to countless awkward small talk moments at parties as people pretended to know who he was.. Fact: In a twist of fate, there’s a chance he was just a man with really good timing—much like that one friend who drops the perfect quote at just the right moment..
• Headline: BAREFOOT FOOTBALL IN FIJIS. Impact: The popularity of barefoot football in Fiji led to an international scandal when players started showing up to matches without shoes, claiming it was 'more natural'—and yes, they were serious.. Fact: Barefoot football is actually a clever ploy to avoid buying expensive cleats; it’s the ultimate 'I’m saving money' strategy..
• Headline: COLDS--IS THERE NO RELIEF?; Medical Science, Long Baffled, Sees Hope in Virus Research. Impact: The search for cold relief led to a slew of over-the-counter medications that would confuse generations into thinking 'just take this pill' is the answer to everything.. Fact: Fun fact: the common cold has been baffling humans since the dawn of time—right alongside why we still think eating chicken soup will cure it..
• Headline: DOMINICA NEW MECCA; Tourists Find Attractions of Caribbean Isle Both Beautiful and Cheap. Impact: Dominica's rise as a tourist hotspot led to a massive influx of travel bloggers, all claiming they 'discovered' the island before it was too mainstream—because heaven forbid they miss out on being the trendsetters.. Fact: They say beauty comes at a price, but in Dominica, it seems to come with a side of 'cheap,' much to the delight of budget travelers everywhere..
• Headline: EVENTS OF INTEREST IN SHIPPING WORLD; Purser of the Santa Paula Starts 20th Year at Sea--Has Sailed 1,500,000 Miles.. Impact: The Santa Paula's purser becoming a 20-year sea veteran led to the establishment of numerous nautical legends—most of which involve sea monsters, of course. Thank you, sea stories!. Fact: Sailing 1,500,000 miles is impressive—unless you ask a sailor, who will then respond with an eye roll and a story about how they did it without GPS..