AUGUST 10, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reshevsky vs. Euwe: A Chess Classic. Impact: The chess match between Reshevsky and Euwe inadvertently led to the rise of chess as a competitive sport, ultimately inspiring a future generation of nerds to develop an obsession with online chess, which now takes place in basements instead of grand tournaments.. Fact: Did you know that chess was once considered a game for the elite? Now, it’s a way for people to pretend they're doing something productive while actually just scrolling memes..
• Headline: COL. W. J. CROOKSTON, MEDICAL OFFICE HEAD; Spanish Bureau Executive Here and World War Hospital Leader Dead at 57. Impact: The death of Col. W. J. Crookston, a leader in World War hospitals, sparked a global initiative to improve military medical care, eventually leading to the creation of the world's most confusing healthcare systems.. Fact: Did you know that Crookston's leadership was so impactful that he inspired a generation of doctors who realized they could also wear uniforms but didn’t have to deal with bullets? Just coffee stains..
• Headline: DEDICATIONS END FOR U. S. WAR DEAD; Memorials at Bellicourt Aisne and Cantigny Will Honor Our Soldiers. Impact: The dedications for U.S. war dead acted as the foundation for the future Memorial Day BBQ tradition, where people honor fallen soldiers by grilling burgers and pretending to care for one day a year.. Fact: Did you know that many of the memorials are now used as backdrops for Instagram selfies? Nothing says 'I remember our heroes' quite like a duck face in front of a solemn monument..
• Headline: STOWAWAY'S PLEA DENIED; Glasgow Court Sends Back Here Girl Who 'Hates America'. Impact: The stowaway's plea denial became the inspiration for countless Hollywood films about rebellious teens. If only she had known she could have just taken a plane and avoided the whole drama.. Fact: Did you know that 'hating America' is a popular pastime among stowaways? Apparently, it's much more exciting than sitting in traffic..
• Headline: D. C. COOLEY. Impact: D.C. Cooley’s name being mentioned in the headlines caused a ripple effect that led to the creation of the 'D.C. Cooley Memorial Award' for the most forgettable public figure in history. Spoiler alert: he won every year.. Fact: Did you know that D.C. Cooley was so average that even his biography had a hard time finding an author who wanted to write about it?.
• Headline: Penn Books North Carolina. Impact: Penn Books North Carolina's attempt to play Pa in 1939 paved the way for the annual 'Who Gets the Last Slice of Pie' family drama, which has since become a staple of family gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that North Carolina is known for its barbecue, but you can still find people arguing about who makes the best pies? It's a culinary bloodbath..
• Headline: A COUNT OF THE JOBLESS. Impact: The count of the jobless led to the creation of motivational posters that would eventually fill the walls of every sad office. Who knew a simple count could lead to such a deluge of 'Hang in There' cat posters?. Fact: Did you know that the unemployment census is often used by economists as a way to gauge how many people are pretending to work from home in their pajamas?.