MARCH 21, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impressionism in Victorian England. Impact: Mr. Young's portrait sparked a nationwide obsession with Impressionism, leading to an influx of artists who believed they could capture the essence of Victorian struggle. Spoiler alert: they couldn't, but they did make great coffee table books.. Fact: Did you know that John Bull is basically the British version of Uncle Sam? So, next time you see a top-hat-wearing bull, just remember it’s not just for laughs!.
• Headline: America's Apple Production Surge in 1937. Impact: America's apple production became so iconic that it inspired a generation of tech entrepreneurs to name their companies after fruit. Who knew that an apple a day could lead to innovation in Silicon Valley?. Fact: Fun fact: An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but apparently not the stock market! Go figure..
• Headline: Tragic Incident in Greenville Hotel. Impact: The tragic death of this child led to a wave of new mental health awareness campaigns, which ironically did not help the stigma surrounding such cases. But hey, at least we talked about it... sort of.. Fact: Did you know that suicide rates spiked in the 1930s? It’s almost like the world was a little too chaotic for everyone..
• Headline: 3 Die in France in Gas Leak. Impact: The gas leak incident in France prompted stricter safety regulations across Europe, but not before a few dramatic historical novels were written. Because, you know, nothing like a gas leak to inspire some juicy fiction!. Fact: Fun fact: The first gas mask was invented during WWI. Thank you, gas leaks, for your unintended contribution to military fashion..
• Headline: LOWER VALLEY'S SAFETY PROVED BY GREAT FLOOD; The Mississippi River Commission's Figures Show the New System of Control Won by Wide Margin. Impact: The advances in flood control from this disaster set the stage for future infrastructure debates, leading to the endless cycle of government spending versus public safety. Everyone loves a good argument!. Fact: Did you know that the Mississippi River is so long that if it were a person, it would probably still be in therapy for all the flooding it’s been through?.
• Headline: GRAFT ISSUE FACED BY SAN FRANCISCO; How to Tolerate Vice and Yet Keep Police Uncorrupted Is Problem to Be Solved. Impact: The graft issue in San Francisco became a case study for future political corruption, inspiring a whole generation of politicians to master the art of plausible deniability. Because who doesn't love a good scandal?. Fact: Fun fact: San Francisco is home to more tech billionaires than honest politicians. Coincidence? You decide!.
• Headline: Ban on Guaranteed Mortgage Companies Recommended by Legislative Committee. Impact: The recommendation to ban guaranteed mortgage companies led to a decades-long roller coaster of housing crises. Who doesn't love a good housing bubble? It makes for great entertainment!. Fact: Fun fact: The mortgage crisis of 2008 could be traced back to a few bad apples in the financial sector. Apples again! What a twist!.
• Headline: SAYS REALTY NEEDS MORE LOAN FUNDS; Normal Mortgage Status Still in the Future, Points Out Robert H. Armstrong. Impact: Armstrong's remarks about loan funds foreshadowed a future of financial uncertainty that would lead to a series of recessions. So, thanks, Robert H. Armstrong, for the not-so-fun prophecy!. Fact: Did you know that mortgage lenders once believed people would pay back their loans? What a quaint idea!.
• Headline: VACATIONISTS READY FOR THE RUSH ABROAD; The Bookings Mount. Impact: The rush of vacationers abroad began the trend of travel as a status symbol, leading to the creation of Instagram influencers and a worldwide obsession with brunch. You can thank those early vacationers for our current social media crisis.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more inflated than travel prices during peak season is the egos of people posting their vacation pics online!.