SEPTEMBER 28, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Freshmen Enrollment at Princeton in 1937. Impact: The influx of freshmen at Princeton led to the creation of the infamous 'Princeton Boners' club, which eventually inspired a nationwide trend of college pranks. This ultimately resulted in the invention of TikTok—so, thanks, Princeton.. Fact: Did you know that 'boners' used to refer to innocent blunders? Now, they just refer to what happens when you forget to turn off your camera during Zoom classes..
• Headline: U.S. Government vs. Al Capone. Impact: Al Capone's tax troubles sparked a national obsession with tax evasion that influenced generations of criminals. Fast forward to today, where people are evading taxes not with cunning, but with cryptocurrency—good job, society!. Fact: Did you know that Capone famously said, 'I can't get no satisfaction'? He was clearly a pioneer in understanding the IRS..
• Headline: Historical Toasts by Hitler and Mussolini. Impact: The friendship between Hitler and Mussolini solidified the Axis Powers, leading to World War II. Little did they know, this partnership would also inspire a whole genre of terrible historical-themed Halloween parties.. Fact: Did you know that both dictators were also avid painters? Too bad they spent more time planning invasions than perfecting their brush strokes..
• Headline: THE PLAY; Turkey in the Straw. Impact: The play 'Turkey in the Straw' not only entertained audiences but also inspired generations of Thanksgiving feasts, where people awkwardly fumble through family traditions while avoiding political discussions.. Fact: Did you know that 'Turkey in the Straw' was actually a euphemism for the awkward dance moves people try to pull off at family gatherings?.
• Headline: OMAHA BEE-NEWS QUITS; Hearst Suspends Paper, Sells Its Circulation Lists and Plant. Impact: The Omaha Bee-News quitting sparked a chain reaction of newspaper closures, leading to the rise of online news—because who needs fact-checking when you have social media?. Fact: Did you know that 'Bee-News' was originally intended as a nature column? But then they found out people preferred gossip over pollination..
• Headline: U. S. SEES PROBLEM IN CHINA'S CUSTOMS; Washington Studies Reports That Japan Is Collecting Duties in the North. Impact: The U.S. concern over China's customs duties was the beginning of decades of complicated U.S.-China relations. Spoiler alert: it didn't get any less complicated.. Fact: Did you know that customs officers are basically the original hipsters? They’ve been judging imports long before it was cool..
• Headline: Boston Man and Big Vault Await Peace in Shanghai. Impact: A Boston man waiting for peace in Shanghai led to countless dad jokes about 'vaulting' over problems, which later inspired various motivational speakers to create 'vaulting' as a metaphor for overcoming challenges.. Fact: Did you know that vaults were originally designed to keep valuables safe? Now they’re just a metaphor for emotional baggage..
• Headline: HITLER, DUCE AGREE ON EXTENDING AXIS; Rapprochement With Britain Seen as First Step Toward Possible 5-Power Pact. Impact: The agreement between Hitler and Mussolini to extend the Axis was a pivotal moment that not only shaped the war but also inspired countless spy novels with dastardly villains who were, ironically, not as successful.. Fact: Did you know that 'axis' was a term coined to sound cool? It actually has nothing to do with geometry—who knew history could be so misleading?.
• Headline: 300 KILLED AT SEA; Survivors at Hong Kong Say Warship Made No Attempt at Rescues. Impact: The tragic sinking of the Chinese fishing junks by Japanese submarines highlighted the horrors of war, leading to global cries for peace, which were quickly overshadowed by future conflicts. Talk about a hard lesson learned.. Fact: Did you know that this incident was so impactful it made the history books? And yet, we still can’t seem to learn from them..