MARCH 13, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Senate Inquiry into Johnstown Mayor's Funds. Impact: Mayor Shields' denial of tear gas purchases led to an underground movement of tear gas enthusiasts, sparking a niche market for scented tear gas candles. Who knew a mayor's testimony could fuel a fragrant revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Johnstown's mayor was once so popular that he was voted 'Most Likely to Be Searched for Fun Facts' in the local yearbook?.
• Headline: Funding Rental Projects in 1938. Impact: This vague headline about rental projects eventually inspired a reality show where contestants compete to build the worst rental property imaginable. Spoiler: They all win.. Fact: Did you know that financing rental projects has been an Olympic sport in some countries? Just kidding, but it feels that way sometimes..
• Headline: Decorative Arts Exhibit Features Miniature Home. Impact: The miniature home craze started here, leading to today's obsession with tiny homes where people live in 200 square feet while pretending it's a trendy lifestyle choice.. Fact: Did you know that miniature homes are just regular homes for dolls? Bet you didn’t see that coming!.
• Headline: ELM DISEASE SEEN WANING; Infected Trees in This Vicinity Decrease N. J. Department of Agriculture Funds Used, and Results Results So Far Attained. Impact: The decrease in elm disease led to a tree renaissance, causing trees to become the new celebrities of the urban landscape—complete with Instagram accounts.. Fact: Did you know that if trees could talk, they'd probably complain about not getting enough credit for being the original oxygen producers? Talk about taking them for granted!.
• Headline: GRACE ENCOURAGED BY LOAN REQUESTS; FHA Commitments in New York Area Totaled $2,562,700 in First March Week SEES KEEN HOME INTEREST Largest Amount Taken in Long Island, Where Builders Sold 265 Houses Last Week Analyzes Loan Features. Impact: The FHA's loan requests sparked a nationwide obsession with home ownership, eventually leading to more reality TV shows about flipping houses than anyone could possibly watch.. Fact: Did you know that FHA stands for 'Fabulous Housing Adventures'? Just kidding, but we wish it did!.
• Headline: AT THE WHEEL. Impact: D.M. Diggs' traffic research led to the eventual invention of the first self-driving car, which ironically still gets stuck in traffic because, well, humans.. Fact: Did you know that traffic researchers have been known to throw their hands up in despair more often than drivers caught in rush hour?.
• Headline: PLAN ROADS IN BUILDINGS; Los Angeles Motorists Urge Radical Scheme To Aid Traffic Broad Rights-of-Way Bus Traffic Is Included Low Parking Fee. Impact: The radical road planning ideas sparked a series of protests that led to the formation of the 'Los Angeles Traffic Liberation Front,' which is mostly about sitting in traffic together and sharing snacks.. Fact: Did you know that in Los Angeles, 'traffic' is just a euphemism for 'social gathering'? Everyone's just trying to catch up!.
• Headline: DAHLIA VOGUE SPREADING; Questionnaire Reveals Many Specialists Who Make This Flower Their Hobby President American Dahlia Society Enrolling as Enthusiast Dahlias for Beginners. Impact: The dahlias' rise in popularity inadvertently led to a national 'Dahlia Day,' where enthusiasts gather to argue over the best way to grow flowers instead of solving actual problems.. Fact: Did you know that dahlias are like the divas of the flower world? They want sun, water, and a full-time gardener to pamper them!.