MAY 7, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Death of the Duke of Devonshire. Impact: The death of the Duke of Devonshire sent shockwaves through the aristocratic circles of Britain, leading to an unexpected resurgence in interest in historical estate tours. Who knew that a stalwart of land ownership could inadvertently spark the rise of Airbnb in castles?. Fact: Devonshire's Chatsworth House is considered one of the most magnificent stately homes in England, and it has been the inspiration for countless TV shows... proving that even the nobility can't escape the clutches of reality TV!.
• Headline: Armstrong-Purvis and MacWithey-Woodhull Tie. Impact: In a twist of fate, the tie between these two teams led to the invention of the tie-breaker in sports. Had they not tied, we would still be arguing about who won, and sports debates would be infinitely more boring.. Fact: Ties in sports are the only situation where everyone leaves feeling like a loser, making it the perfect metaphor for life!.
• Headline: Miss Jean Moment's Wedding in Plainfield. Impact: Jean Moment's wedding was so charming that it inspired a whole generation of rom-coms. If only the groom had tripped during the vows, we might have gotten an Oscar-worthy scene instead.. Fact: Pastors officiating weddings often lead to their own after-parties, where the awkwardness of sermons is replaced by the even more awkwardness of dance moves..
• Headline: LT. COL. AMES A. SARRATT. Impact: The legacy of Lt. Col. Sarratt continues to inspire future military leaders, who now all feel the pressure to have a name that sounds like a character from a spy novel.. Fact: The title 'Lt. Col.' sounds impressive, but it's actually just a fancy way of saying 'I have a lot of responsibility and no time for fun.'.
• Headline: COURT ORDERS NLRB TO FILE STEEL DATA; Tribunal at Chicago Demands Inland Case Record as Company Fights Board Ruling Furniture Company Fights Order Back Down" in Food Case Denied COURT ORDERS NLRB TO FILE STEEL DATA. Impact: The court's demand for the NLRB to file steel data inadvertently led to a massive increase in legal paperwork, which is still being processed today. Thanks, bureaucracy!. Fact: Court orders often lead to more paperwork than actual decisions, making them the ultimate form of procrastination in the legal world..
• Headline: Slams Door, Captures Gunman. Impact: When the door was slammed and the gunman captured, it sparked a national trend in home security measures. Who knew that a dramatic door slam could lead to the invention of the doorbell camera?. Fact: In Philadelphia, slamming doors is considered a form of self-defense, just in case the gunman doesn't get the hint!.
• Headline: EDITH HEERMANCE TO WED; She Will Become the Bride of Halsey Munson Hicks. Impact: Edith Heermance's wedding was so lavish that it set a new standard for opulence in Plainfield, leading to an arms race of wedding budgets that still haunts brides-to-be today.. Fact: Bridal parties are basically a survival game where only the most patient and well-prepared friends make it through without losing their minds!.
• Headline: A NEW SEA POWER. Impact: The emergence of a new sea power shifted the balance of naval authority, leading to the hilarious moment when countries tried to one-up each other with increasingly ridiculous naval displays.. Fact: Naval displays are the military's version of showing off your new car – only with more cannons and fewer parking tickets!.
• Headline: Rubinoff Has Operation. Impact: Rubinoff's operation became an absurd rallying cry for aspiring musicians everywhere, leading to the creation of a genre called 'surgical symphonies'... because nothing says talent like recovering from surgery.. Fact: Musician operations are basically the industry’s way of saying, 'We need a break, but not too long – the fans need their fix!'.