FEBRUARY 20, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Victorian Traffic and Its Impact. Impact: The obsession with locomotion led to a race for speed that eventually birthed the modern traffic jam, proving that humanity would always find a way to be late, even in horse-drawn carriages.. Fact: Did you know that Victorian London traffic could make a snail look like it was in a Formula 1 race? Good luck finding a cab anywhere!.
• Headline: Return of Opera and Concert Asides. Impact: The return of the Met was a pivotal moment in the arts, leading to an explosion of dramatic gestures, flamboyant costumes, and the inevitable question: 'Is that a real mustache or part of the act?'. Fact: Fun fact: In the world of opera, dramatic asides can be more potent than caffeine for waking up the audience—but only if you can hit that high note!.
• Headline: Verlin Leads Wall St. Cashiers Team. Impact: Verlin's ascension in Wall Street cashiers meant that money would change hands slightly more efficiently, leading to a future where stockbrokers would still complain about their coffee quality.. Fact: Did you know that cashiers in Wall Street are basically the unsung heroes of the financial world? They handle cash like it's their therapy—one dollar at a time!.
• Headline: A STEAMSHIP CENTENARY; First Power Voyage From Europe to the United States a Hundred Years Ago Crew Wanted to Turn Back Loss of the President Voyage of the Savannah Royal William's Feat Development in a Century. Impact: The centenary celebration of the steamship marked the beginning of international trade dominance, eventually leading to the global shipping industry where packages can now arrive at your doorstep faster than you can say 'where did I order this from?'. Fact: A hundred years ago, the only thing more dangerous than a steamship was the crew's decision to turn back halfway through! Spoiler alert: They didn’t..
• Headline: ARMY OFFICER IS CITED FOR HEROISM; LANDED DISABLED PLANE WITHOUT PILOT; SPECIAL EXAMINING BOARD SEEKS CADETS FOR ARMY. Impact: The heroic act of landing a disabled plane without a pilot inspired countless future generations to believe that every crisis could be turned into a dramatic Hollywood movie—complete with a soundtrack.. Fact: Did you know that landing a plane without a pilot is not recommended for amateurs? But hey, it’s a great way to earn a medal!.
• Headline: OF COSIMA WAGNER. Impact: Cosima Wagner's influence on music and culture led to a dramatic shift in the perception of composers, making them more like rock stars and less like guys who just enjoy hanging out with their pianos.. Fact: Did you know that Cosima Wagner had a knack for making people either love or hate her? It's like she invented the original 'frenemy' dynamic in classical music!.
• Headline: RADIO FINDS A NEW TENOR. Impact: The discovery of a new tenor on the radio set off a chain reaction of opera enthusiasts tuning in, subsequently leading to the rise of karaoke nights where everyone thinks they can hit those notes.. Fact: Did you know that finding a new tenor on the radio is like finding a unicorn? Everyone talks about it, but no one has actually seen it live!.
• Headline: A Guide to Modern Leadership; LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW AGE. By Frederick Ellsworth Wolf. 135 pp. Rutland, Vt.: Tuttle Publishing Company. $2.50.. Impact: Wolf's guide on leadership paved the way for countless self-help books that promised to make you a leader—provided you could pay the price of admission, of course.. Fact: Fun fact: If you read enough leadership books, you too can become a 'thought leader'—which just means you have a lot of opinions and maybe a blog!.
• Headline: Filipirio Fugitive Shot Down. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the dangers of pursuing justice in turbulent times, ultimately leading to a greater awareness of human rights and the perils faced by those seeking freedom.. Fact: Tragedies like this remind us that history is often written in blood, but the quest for justice continues to inspire change across generations..