APRIL 1, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Increase in Airmail Contract Rates. Impact: Raising air mail contract rates resulted in a significant increase in the demand for faster pigeons. The global pigeon racing industry took off, leading to the first-ever Pigeon Olympics in 1942.. Fact: Did you know that a pigeon can fly up to 700 miles in a single day? Imagine if they charged for air mail based on distance traveled! Talk about a flighty business model..
• Headline: Milwaukee Bowler Excels in ABC Singles. Impact: The Milwaukee bowler's tie for 7th place sparked a competitive bowling renaissance, ultimately leading to the creation of the Professional Bowling League, where people don glittery outfits and take 'striking' seriously.. Fact: Did you know bowling has been around since ancient Egypt? They probably didn't have a 'Kegler' category back then, but I can only imagine the pharaohs knocking down pins with their mummies..
• Headline: SABIN CONQUERS ALLISON; Riggs Tops Hendrix in Houston Tennis. Impact: Riggs' victory in Houston caused a tennis craze that led to the invention of 'extreme tennis', where players battled on roller coasters. This sport was short-lived due to excessive nausea complaints.. Fact: Did you know that tennis was originally played with the palm of the hand? Thank goodness they figured out rackets before the extreme sports trend hit!.
• Headline: BRITAIN'S BUDGET IS NEAR BALANCE; 4 Per Cent Deficit Is Shown at End of the Fiscal Year[Pound]908,667,000 Spent Revenues Exceed Estimates Speculation Over Rise BRITAIN'S BUDGET IS NEAR BALANCE Saves on Jobless Fund. Impact: Britain's near-balanced budget inspired a series of economic seminars titled 'How to Spend Less and Cry Less', which became a global sensation among broke college students.. Fact: Did you know that balancing a budget is like trying to diet? It sounds easy until you realize that your favorite expenses are just too hard to give up..
• Headline: 69 STILL IN EPSOM DERBY; Four U. S.-Owned Horses Remain as Field Is Reduced. Impact: The reduction of the Epsom Derby field led to a nationwide obsession with betting on anything from which way the wind blows to which celebrity would trip on the red carpet next.. Fact: Did you know that the Epsom Derby has been run since 1780? Talk about a long-running tradition! I guess they figured if horses can run fast, why can't bets move just as quickly?.
• Headline: 0. D. Young's Son an Editor. Impact: R Young being named editor resulted in a literary revolution that encouraged young people to pursue editing careers, leading to an explosion of 'literary influencers' on social media.. Fact: Did you know that editing is often considered a thankless job? But hey, at least R Young made it look glamorous—like a rock star, only with more commas..
• Headline: Impeach Mississippi Official. Impact: The impeachment of R D Moore led to a political upheaval where the public demanded more transparency, eventually resulting in the invention of the 'Impeach-o-Meter'—a game show where politicians face off against the public.. Fact: Did you know that impeachment is not just a political tool but also a great way to distract the public from real issues? Who knew politics could be so entertaining?.
• Headline: Will Direct Apple Campaign. Impact: J Wanhope's appointment to direct the Apple campaign led to a bizarre series of marketing campaigns that included celebrity endorsements from actual apples, resulting in a short-lived craze of fruit-themed fashion.. Fact: Did you know that apples float in water? Maybe that's why they thought they could float their way into consumers' hearts—one fashionable apple at a time!.