NOVEMBER 14, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 1937 Real Estate Trends. Impact: Ah, real estate notes—the unsung heroes that keep the world spinning! One day, they’ll be the reason why your great-grandchildren will be fighting over a piece of land in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.. Fact: Fun fact: Real estate agents have been known to sell ice to Eskimos, perhaps to add a touch of flavor to their listings..
• Headline: France Honors Dr. F. P. Graves. Impact: By honoring Dr. F P Graves, France inadvertently set in motion a chain of events that would lead to more people wanting their graves honored—because who doesn’t want to feel appreciated after they’re gone?. Fact: Did you know that the Legion of Honor was established in 1802? So, technically, this is just France’s way of saying, 'We’ve been honoring people for centuries. You’re welcome!'.
• Headline: JUBILEE ENSEMBLE. Impact: J Hofmann's jubilee concert would eventually lead to countless other jubilee concerts, culminating in the current festival of noise we call the music industry. Thanks, Hofmann!. Fact: Did you know 'jubilee' is derived from the Hebrew word for ram's horn? So essentially, this concert was just one big musical horn-blowing event..
• Headline: GULF COAST HAS FLAVOR; In Food on Its Shores, Tourists Find Tang Of the Sea A Stop at Pascagoula Kumquats and Pralines COLONIAL DAMES TO BUY CORNWALLIS HEADQUARTERS. Impact: The Gulf Coast's culinary offerings have since become a global sensation, turning tourists into food critics and leading to the birth of countless food blogs. The butterfly effect is real—now your aunt has a food blog.. Fact: Did you know kumquats are so small they can practically be mistaken for tiny oranges? They’re basically the ‘fun-sized’ version of fruit!.
• Headline: ALLAVERDY DANCE TO BE HELD ON DEC. 3; Old-Time Caucasian Fete Will Be Feature of Event Aiding Scholarship and Camp. Impact: The Allaverdy dance was the start of all those awkward high school dances where nobody knows how to ask someone to dance. Thanks to this event, we’ve perfected the art of standing against the wall.. Fact: Did you know that old-time Caucasian fetes often included a lot of awkward shuffling and no actual dancing? So, basically, every school dance ever..
• Headline: RANDOM NOTES FOR TRAVELERS; Mexico Builds Highways to Its Picturesque Cities and Lakes--More Ships Anchor at Bali--Fishing at Wake Island MANY TO VISIT BALI Cruise Ships Will Stop at This Exotic East Indies Isle WAKE ISLAND FISHING Deep-Sea Sport to Be Had at Clipper Stop in Pacific THE WAITOVER TOUR Tourist Will Be Able to Stop and Visit During Trip QUEST FOR INCA GOLD Planes Take Mining Machinery Into Bolivian Andes EXHIBITION IN OSLO Its Craft and Industries Fair Will Be Opened in May. Impact: With Mexico building highways, you can trace the direct line to today's obsession with road trips and Instagrammable travel spots. Thanks, Mexico, for making 'wanderlust' a thing!. Fact: Did you know Bali has been a tourist hotspot for decades? In fact, if you look closely, you can still find the ghosts of tourists past trying to take the perfect selfie!.
• Headline: ON THE LONDON STAGE. Impact: The London stage's creativity is a direct ancestor to today's Netflix binge-watching culture. If it weren't for shows like 'Unquiet Spirit,' we might still be pretending to enjoy Shakespeare.. Fact: Did you know that 'Unquiet Spirit' is about as quiet as a rock concert? Because, really, who has time for peace and quiet in the theater?.