NOVEMBER 6, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Milk Price Increase Announced in 1937. Impact: The one cent increase in milk prices led to a nationwide uprising of dairy enthusiasts, ultimately resulting in the establishment of the National Milk Lovers' Association, which lobbied for milk to be declared a national treasure. This, of course, led to an annual 'Dairy Day' where people dress as cows and compete in chugging contests. Who knew a cent could moo-ve the nation?. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, milk is considered more of a luxury item than a staple? Makes you think twice about that extra latte, huh?.
• Headline: Bank's Figures Under Scrutiny in Senate Hearing. Impact: The Guaranty Trust failing to introduce decimals may have inadvertently caused a massive interest in math education, leading to the rise of the nerds and the eventual invention of the smartphone calculator. Thanks, public printer, for making math cool... sort of.. Fact: Decimals were introduced to streamline calculations, but clearly, some people still can't grasp the concept of 'half.'.
• Headline: Labor Party Gains in Australia 1937. Impact: Labor gains in Australia marked the beginning of a global trend where workers realized their collective power, ultimately leading to the rise of memes about 'Karen' at the workplace. Thanks, labor party; you really started something!. Fact: Australia is home to the world's oldest known labor movement, which also explains how they mastered the art of complaining about the heat while wearing flip-flops..
• Headline: WINS POULTRY CONTEST; North Carolina Student Victor in Collegiate Judging Event. Impact: The poultry contest victory led to an unexpected boom in poultry-themed reality shows, where contestants compete to create the most outrageous chicken dishes. Chicken Roulette, anyone?. Fact: In some cultures, winning a poultry contest is seen as a sign that you might just be destined to become a chicken whisperer..
• Headline: Maroons to Sign Smith. Impact: D Smith signing with the Maroons may not seem like a big deal, but it set off a chain reaction of sports signings that eventually led to the creation of fantasy sports leagues, which have ruined countless relationships ever since.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'maroon' originally referred to runaway slaves, but now it mainly denotes a color and a football team. Progress, right?.
• Headline: Roosevelt Calls Speculation 'Dangerous'; Aim to Push Capital Investments Reported. Impact: Roosevelt's warning about speculation may have led to the first-ever investment advice column, where people were told to 'buy low and sell high'—a mantra that continues to confuse the masses to this day.. Fact: In the world of finance, speculation is often referred to as a 'gamble.' So, if you lose your savings, just remember: it's not a loss, it's an investment in your life lessons!.
• Headline: NEW RATE RISES ASKED BY ROADS; Higher Freight and Passenger Tariffs Expected to Add $508,000,000 Annually. Impact: The call for new rate rises by roads led to the eventual establishment of toll booths, which became the nation's favorite way to extract money from people who thought they could just drive wherever they wanted without paying for the privilege.. Fact: Did you know that the first toll road in the U.S. was built in Pennsylvania in 1792? And they say our ancestors were smarter; they clearly just enjoyed collecting coins..
• Headline: DR. WILLIAM M'K. HIGGINS; New York Physician Many Years and Formerly a Teacher. Impact: Dr. William M'K. Higgins’ contributions to medicine and teaching established a legacy that led to the overexposure of medical dramas on television, inspiring countless students to pursue careers in medicine for the wrong reasons.. Fact: In the medical community, there's a belief that every doctor has a little bit of Dr. House in them. Spoiler alert: that's not always a compliment..
• Headline: U. S. STUDIES MOVE IN OIL LAND SEIZURE; Daniels Makes Investigation of New Mexican Decree and Reports to Washington. Impact: The study of oil land seizure in Mexico ultimately sparked a frenzy of conspiracy theories about oil, leading to countless movies where the villain's plan revolves around stealing oil. Thanks, U.S. government, for making 'oil' synonymous with 'evil.'. Fact: Oil was once considered 'black gold,' but at this point, it's more like 'sticky green.' The real treasure? Finding a gas station that isn't robbing you blind..
• Headline: MISS MARGARET DENVIR. Impact: The mention of Miss Margaret Denvir is a reminder that even in the chaos of history, there are individuals who quietly influence their communities, perhaps starting a trend of quirky names that leads to an influx of oddly named children in the future.. Fact: Margaret is a name that has been used for centuries, but it peaked in the early 1900s. So if you meet a Margaret today, just know she probably has some vintage fashion sense..