JANUARY 22, 1937

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• Headline: Gandhi Rejects 'Mahatma' Title. Impact: By rejecting the title 'Mahatma', Gandhi unknowingly paved the way for future influencers to claim ridiculous titles like 'Influencer of the Year' or 'Chief Happiness Officer'. Just imagine the chaos of a world where everyone has a title!. Fact: Did you know that 'Mahatma' means 'great soul'? So, you can imagine Gandhi’s reaction when he found out it wasn't a new flavor of ice cream..
• Headline: Ella Riegel: Suffrage Leader Remembered. Impact: Ella Riegel's efforts for women's suffrage helped to lay the groundwork for future generations to fight for equality, resulting in the inevitable 'Women’s Rights Are Human Rights' bumper stickers we see today. Who knew she was also helping to market a good cause?. Fact: Ella Riegel was a trailblazer; she was so dedicated to women's rights that she probably would have picketed for Wi-Fi in public restrooms if she could..
• Headline: MRS. ROEBLING HEADS BANK; Trenton Widow Succeeds Man Who Held Post 22 Years. Impact: Mrs. Roebling's rise to bank president may have sparked a new trend in leadership roles for women, leading to the day when we finally accept that anyone can run a bank, including your dog if he can balance a checkbook.. Fact: The only thing more shocking than a woman running a bank in those days was the idea that a bank could actually make money without charging you for every breath you take..
• Headline: 38 PLEAD GUILTY IN INSURANCE PLOT; All Freed on Bail to Await Sentence in Brooklyn at Undetermined Date; 3 PHYSICIANS INCLUDED; Alleged Leader in Conspiracy to Defraud Also Among Those to Appear. Impact: The insurance fraud scandal likely made everyone a little more suspicious of their doctors, leading to the modern-day phenomenon of Googling your symptoms and self-diagnosing while avoiding actual medical advice.. Fact: Pleading guilty in a conspiracy sounds serious until you realize it’s just insurance agents trying to make a living in a world where everyone’s looking for a loophole..
• Headline: Radio Beam 'Never Came In,' Says Pilot Of Airliner in Fatal West Coast Crash. Impact: The pilot's statement about the radio beam not coming in may have influenced future aviation safety protocols, leading to the overuse of technology that still fails spectacularly when you need it most—like when your phone dies right before a selfie.. Fact: Radio beams: the ultimate 'lost signal' excuse, much like your friend who never shows up to dinner because they 'got stuck in traffic'... in a different city..
• Headline: AUTHORITY ON KORAN TO TEACH AT COLUMBIA; Dr. A.W. Jeffrey, Orientalist, Is Named for Spring Session --Two Other Additions. Impact: Dr. Jeffrey's appointment might have sparked a renaissance of interest in comparative religious studies, leading to the modern trend of people trying to sound smart by quoting ancient texts at parties. You're welcome, random philosophers.. Fact: Teaching the Koran at a prestigious university is a bit like being the coolest kid in school—everyone wants to sit at your table, but they have no idea what to talk about..
• Headline: Wins S.E. Davenport Award. Impact: Winning the S.E. Davenport Award likely encouraged others to pursue excellence, leading to a never-ending cycle of awards, trophies, and an eventual shortage of shelf space in homes across America.. Fact: Awards: the adult version of participation trophies, because nothing says 'you tried' quite like a shiny piece of metal to display on your mantel..