FEBRUARY 3, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Severe Cold Wave Strikes 1937 East Coast. Impact: This frigid event led to the invention of the heated blanket, which eventually became so popular that it inspired the creation of the Netflix binge-watch marathon. Thanks, polar vortex!. Fact: Did you know that the last time it got this cold, people were still debating whether a hot dog is a sandwich? Spoiler: it isn’t..
• Headline: Rice Dominates Sterling Trophy Squash Tennis. Impact: Rice's victory inspired countless squash players who had never even seen a squash, leading to a nationwide trend of confusing it with actual cooking. Thanks a lot, Rice!. Fact: Did you know squash is not just a sport but also a vegetable? Some might argue they both get equally ignored at parties..
• Headline: Elevator Strike Maroons Workers in NYC. Impact: This strike led to the creation of the first-ever stair-climbing app, which has since motivated countless individuals to 'get fit' while grumbling about their morning commute.. Fact: Did you know that getting stuck in an elevator is often considered the ultimate test of patience? Just ask the marooned office workers..
• Headline: TIRE WORKERS EVICT A GOODYEAR OFFICIAL; Vice President Defied Refusal to Let Man Work-Plant Is Then Closed Down. Impact: This incident sparked a tire revolution, leading to the invention of the 'tire swing'. Who knew that worker disputes could yield such childhood joy?. Fact: Did you know that 'Goodyear' is actually a word that makes you feel good about your tires? Too bad it didn’t make those workers feel good about their dues..
• Headline: LEWIS TAKES LEAD; C. I. O. Head Is in Jovial, Poetic Mood as He Leaves the Capital. Impact: Lewis's whimsical departure from the capital led to a nationwide trend of political leaders attempting to be 'quirky'—with mixed results that still haunt us today.. Fact: Did you know that being jovial in politics is like bringing a rubber chicken to a meeting? It either breaks the ice or just makes everyone uncomfortable..
• Headline: LABOR LEFISLATION IS ROOSEVELTS AIM; Fair Trade Practices Put in Secondary Place in Studies of New Action on NRA. Impact: This legislative aim set off a chain reaction that led to endless debates about fair trade, which ultimately resulted in people just trading their gossip instead.. Fact: Did you know that Roosevelt aimed for fair trade while many were still trying to figure out how to trade their lunch without getting caught?.
• Headline: LAY TRIAL HALTED IN A CHURCH ROW; Presbyterian Board, Defied, Sends Bennet Ouster Case Back to Assembly. Impact: This church row sparked a series of debates that eventually led to more people finding their faith in brunch rather than in traditional congregations.. Fact: Did you know that church disputes often lead to more drama than a soap opera? Pass the popcorn, please!.
• Headline: LOCAL FLOOD GIFTS REACH $1,129,891; Red Cross New York Chapter Nears Goal of $1,500,000 Set Only a Week Ago. Impact: The flood donations led to an unprecedented rise in charitable giving—until everyone got distracted by a cat video and forgot about it.. Fact: Did you know that cheese donations are a thing? Because apparently, when life gives you floods, you give out cheese..
• Headline: UNION MEN DEFIANT; Tell Governor Use of Force Will Mean Bloodshed. Impact: This bold statement foreshadowed the classic tug-of-war between unions and management, which continues to this day—because why learn from history, right?. Fact: Did you know that threatening bloodshed is a classic strategy in negotiations? It’s like the world's most intense game of rock-paper-scissors..