OCTOBER 30, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pier Strike Resolved: Sailings to Resume. Impact: The resolution of this strike led to a surge in shipping activity, ultimately resulting in cargo ships becoming the unofficial 'cool kids' of the ocean, leading to a future where ships are more popular than actual celebrities. Who needs reality TV when you have the drama of maritime unions?. Fact: Did you know that maritime unions are the only unions that can legally demand a 'smooth sailing' clause in their contracts? Ironically, it's never smooth..
• Headline: Armstrong Claims Featherweight Title in 1937. Impact: Armstrong’s victory sparked a chain reaction of featherweight champions trying to outdo each other, leading to an era where fighters started wearing feather boas for good luck. This fashion trend surprisingly took off in the high-fashion world, influencing the likes of Paris runway shows.. Fact: Did you know that 'knockout' was originally a term used to describe a bad haircut? Just imagine the barber's regret!.
• Headline: Curb Exchange Welcomes New Stocks. Impact: The 'admission' of these issues led to a ripple effect where all sorts of minor issues began demanding their moment in the spotlight, escalating into an international crisis of neglected grievances. Somewhere out there, a lonely parking ticket is plotting its revenge.. Fact: Did you know that the Curb Exchange was once so exclusive it made the 'in' crowd at a high school lunch table look like a free-for-all?.
• Headline: RABBI KALMAN SOLOMON; Founded Congregation Ahavath Sholem Beth Aaron in 1893. Impact: Rabbi Solomon’s founding of the congregation created a spiritual ripple effect, leading to an explosion of community centers where people could gather, argue about bagels, and engage in spirited discussions about the best brisket recipes. And thus, the Great Bagel Wars began.. Fact: Did you know that Rabbi Solomon was known for his terrible jokes? His congregation often left the service wondering if they'd just heard a sermon or a stand-up routine..
• Headline: LIDA B. PLANT IS MARRIED; Wed In Church at Springfield, N. J., to Harry A. Lore. Impact: Lida and Harry's marriage ignited a trend of flower-themed weddings that eventually led to a shortage of daisies in the early 2000s. This scarcity caused an unexpected spike in the popularity of tulips, creating a tulip mafia that still thrives today.. Fact: Did you know that Lida B. Plant's wedding cake was made entirely out of plant-based ingredients? It was the original vegan cake before 'vegan' was even a thing!.
• Headline: IRIS LRIDERS HERE FOR GARDEN SHOW; Team of Four Army Officers Arrives in Quest of Military Jumping Laurels. Impact: The arrival of the Iris Lriders at the garden show led to an unexpected military gardening craze, resulting in army officers claiming they could plant roses faster than they could march. This eventually led to the invention of 'combat gardening' as a sport.. Fact: Did you know that the Iris Lriders once attempted to plant a garden in the shape of a tank? It didn’t go well, but they did win 'Most Creative Garden'!.
• Headline: BRUCE CRANE DIES; LANDSCAPE ARTIST; His Works Displayed in Many Museums and, Collections Throughout Country. Impact: Bruce Crane's passing caused a significant reevaluation of landscape art, leading to a resurgence of interest in outdoor paintings that somehow made every public park feel like a gallery. Ironically, this led to a rise in bad selfies taken in front of trees.. Fact: Did you know that Bruce Crane once painted a landscape entirely from memory? It was so good that people started believing they had been there themselves!.
• Headline: MARY T. HARRISON LONG ISLAND BRIDE; Cedarhurst Girl Married to John G. Livingston Jr. in Church Ceremony. Impact: Mary T. Harrison's marriage initiated a Long Island bridal revolution, where brides began to compete over whose wedding could be the most extravagant. This eventually led to a yearly 'Bridal Games' event, where brides-to-be battle it out for the title of 'Most Over-the-Top Wedding.'. Fact: Did you know that Mary T. Harrison's wedding cake was so tall that it required its own zip code? It was the only cake to have a higher elevation than the reception venue!.
• Headline: Burnham--Eisner. Impact: The Burnham-Eisner announcement led to a collaborative effort that resulted in the creation of the world's first 'team sandwich,' which was so large it required a team of people just to lift it. This sandwich would go on to inspire future culinary competitions.. Fact: Did you know that the Burnham-Eisner sandwich was made with extra pickles? Unfortunately, it also caused a national shortage of pickles, leading to panic buying in delis across the nation!.