NOVEMBER 30, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bendix Air Racer Accident in 1937. Impact: The overturning of the Bendix Air Racer led to a sudden surge in air race safety regulations. This, in turn, caused a boom in the helmet industry, ultimately leading to the modern-day obsession with protective gear, which somehow still doesn't prevent people from doing incredibly dumb things.. Fact: If only Drummond had a time machine to go back and not race that day. But hey, hindsight is 20/20, right?.
• Headline: End of the Eur Ferrosilicon Cartel. Impact: The departure from the ferrosilicon cartel triggered a chain reaction of economic chaos. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to the rise of artisanal ferrosilicon products, which are now sold at hipster markets with a side of avocado toast.. Fact: Can you believe people used to form cartels over ferrosilicon? Next, they’ll be forming alliances over gluten-free bread..
• Headline: Cemetery Strike Sparks Mayor's Emergency Threat. Impact: The cemetery strike prompted the mayor's emergency declaration, which caused a nationwide fascination with graveyard management. This eventually led to the creation of reality TV shows featuring grave diggers and their daily struggles—because nothing screams entertainment like burials.. Fact: Did you know that threatening to bury the dead is actually a unique method of campaigning? Vote for me, or I’ll make sure you’re next in line!.
• Headline: GAY SEES DANGER IN MORE SEC CURBS; In Reply to Douglas He Warns Against New Restrictions on Stock Exchange. Impact: C.R. Gay's warning against SEC curbs unintentionally inspired a generation of financial analysts to become conspiracy theorists, claiming the stock market is manipulated by a secret society of squirrels. This theory still circulates on the internet today.. Fact: Remember, if you hear someone talking about SEC regulations as a form of oppression, just smile and nod. They probably also believe the moon landing was staged..
• Headline: FIGHT ANTI-LYNCHING BILL; Georgia House Says Strike Fatalities Exceed Southern Executions. Impact: The Georgia House's resolution against the anti-lynching bill may have delayed social justice reforms for decades. Ironically, this also led to the rise of countless organizations dedicated to civil rights, proving that some things really do take a while to get moving.. Fact: It's fascinating how some people think 'strike fatalities' should outweigh the value of human life. Logic, right?.
• Headline: HELEN W. BEDFORD MARRIED AT HOME; Horsewoman Wed to Arthur McCashin on Family's Greens Farms, Conn., Estate. Impact: Helen W. Bedford's marriage to Arthur McCashin marked the beginning of a long-standing tradition of wealthy families throwing parties to celebrate their unions, ultimately leading to the creation of reality TV weddings that make the average person question their life choices.. Fact: Fun fact: If you think your wedding is expensive, just remember that there are people out there who can hire a horse for their wedding—literally..
• Headline: REBECCA GANS BETROTHED; Garland School Graduate to Be Bride of Stanley R. Levy. Impact: Rebecca Gans getting engaged set off a series of matchmaking events that would later inspire the algorithm-driven dating apps we see today. Who knew love could be reduced to a swipe?. Fact: Engagements used to be about love and commitment; now it's just a race to post the ring on Instagram first..
• Headline: Zaitz--Halperin. Impact: The Zaitz-Halperin nuptials had no significant ripple effect, but it did encourage people for decades to use hyphenated surnames, creating endless confusion at family reunions and in official documents.. Fact: Hyphenated names: because who doesn’t want a name that takes longer to say than the ceremony itself?.
• Headline: Hague Recalls Incident During 'Lie-Down' Here. Impact: Mayor Hague's recollection of the 'Lie-Down' incident sparked a series of protests that eventually led to the creation of modern-day sit-ins. Who knew one mayor's commentary could ignite a movement?. Fact: Lie-down protests: the original version of taking a nap in public for a cause—who says activism can’t be cozy?.