MARCH 1, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rosoff Denies Redwood Killing Allegations. Impact: If Rosoff had just gone with the flow and let the redwoods be, we might have avoided a whole series of eco-terrorist films in the 90s. Who knew a contractor could change the fabric of pop culture?. Fact: Did you know that 'sandhog' is actually a term for tunnel workers? I would have thought it referred to a particularly messy hog farming operation..
• Headline: Increased German Tax Revenue in 1937. Impact: This tax yield boost led to a chain reaction of tax audits that would eventually inspire countless sitcoms about quirky accountants. You're welcome, America.. Fact: Germany's tax system is so complex that even the accountants need a GPS to navigate it. Good luck finding your way out of that rabbit hole!.
• Headline: France's Concerns in 1937 Europe. Impact: The internal issues in France sparked countless debates and discussions, eventually leading to the invention of the French existential crisis – a phenomenon that continues to plague café-goers today.. Fact: Fun fact: The French have a saying for everything. There’s even one for ‘I can’t decide between being existential or just enjoying my croissant.’.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; The Unchanging Philosopher. Impact: Dugdale and Balfour’s philosophies may have influenced the hipster movement, which now claims to be the modern-day custodians of 'unchanging' thoughts while sipping overpriced lattes.. Fact: Philosophy books are often used as coffee table decor, proving that ignorance is bliss – and sometimes, it's just a good way to hide the fact that you have no idea what Kant is talking about..
• Headline: CLUB PLAYS HOST TO VETERAN CHEF; Old Mory, 30 Years With the Montauk in Brooklyn, Has Party Attended by 200. Impact: Old Mory’s party created a ripple effect that led to the extravagant chef parties of the 21st century. Now chefs need to throw a rave just to get noticed. Thanks, Mory!. Fact: In the culinary world, being called 'old' is a compliment – it means you’ve survived the endless cycle of food trends and still know how to cook!.
• Headline: American Orchestral Music. Impact: The WPA's orchestral music events helped lay the groundwork for the modern-day festival scene, leading to the birth of Coachella and the inevitable overpriced artisanal food stalls.. Fact: Orchestral music is like broccoli for your brain – you know it's good for you, but you might not always want to listen to it over the latest pop hit..
• Headline: Service Held-for Mgr. Hickey. Impact: Mgr. Hickey’s memorial service likely inspired the creation of memorial-themed reality shows. If only he knew he would end up as a footnote in a ‘celebrity memorial’ episode.. Fact: Memorial services are the only events where you can wear black and still be the life of the party. Just don’t forget to bring the eulogies!.
• Headline: MEDICAL AID A JOB BOON; State's Care Has Enabled Thousands to Return to Work. Impact: The medical aid jobs success created a chain reaction that led to a sudden shortage of doctors on TV shows, as real-life doctors were too busy working instead of saving lives on screens.. Fact: In public health, they say a healthy workforce is a happy workforce. But honestly, who came up with that? Have they ever been stuck in an office with a cold?.
• Headline: EMPEROR AN ISSUE IN JAPANESE STRIKE; Ships' Officers Quit Because Rising Sun Flag Was Not Flown During Review. Impact: The Japanese strike over the Rising Sun flag led to a dramatic rethinking of workplace safety – and who knew flags could cause such a ruckus? The HR department must have had a field day.. Fact: In Japan, striking is a serious business. If only the ships’ officers had known that bringing their own flags would have been a more peaceful protest option!.