JULY 17, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Debate on Taxation and Economic Balance. Impact: Durnell’s single tax plan inspired future debates on taxation. Fast forward to today and we have people arguing about taxes like it’s a new pizza topping – everyone has an opinion, but nobody can agree.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'taxation is theft' originated long before the internet meme culture? It's true! And yet, here we are, still trying to figure out who’s stealing what..
• Headline: Helium Gas Discovery in Brazil. Impact: The discovery of helium led to an unexpected rise in balloon animal parties and a shortage of helium for children’s birthday parties. Thanks, Brazil, for ruining every five-year-old’s dream of a floating unicorn.. Fact: Fun fact: Helium is the only element that was discovered on the sun before it was found on Earth! Talk about being a star before you even arrived..
• Headline: Peace Parade Celebrates 24th Anniversary. Impact: This peace parade would eventually inspire countless 'peace' movements, all while reminding us that humans are great at marching and terrible at listening. Who knew walking in circles could be so impactful?. Fact: Did you know that anniversaries can be celebrated in many ways? This one involved a parade, but I hear others involve cake. Just saying..
• Headline: WALLPAPER FOR THE ROOM OF TODAY; A Century of Progress in Its Field Will Be Seen in the Style Show That Opens Tomorrow CURRENT EXHIBITIONS. Impact: The 1930s wallpaper design trends subtly influenced the aesthetic choices of hipsters in the 21st century, leading to a resurgence of vintage wallpaper as the ultimate home decor flex.. Fact: Did you know that wallpaper was once considered a luxury item? Now we just use it to cover up our poor decisions in home décor..
• Headline: NEW OWNERS BUYING DWELLINGS TO OCCUPY; Many Sales Closed in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau Counties. Impact: The real estate buying spree in Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau foreshadowed the rise of gentrification. Fast forward, and you've got hipster coffee shops popping up in what used to be your grandma's house.. Fact: Fun fact: The real estate market is like a game of Monopoly, but with real money and more crying..
• Headline: SALES VAST EVERY YEAR; Agency's 1938 Income Is Slightly Below That Of Former Periods Four-Year Periods Inscription Changed Lithuanian Release Afghan Commemorative Montreal Show Planned Exhibition in Brazil Barclay Portraits New Air Mail Stops Finnish Tercentenary. Impact: Every year’s sales report feeds into a cycle of capitalism that ensures we’ll keep buying things we don’t need until the end of time. Thank you, consumerism, for keeping our closets full and our wallets empty.. Fact: Did you know that sales are just an elaborate way of tricking you into thinking you’re saving money? It’s like a magic trick, but with your bank account..
• Headline: LIECHTENSTEIN GOIN OF GOLD IS MINTED. Impact: Liechtenstein’s minting of gold coins sparked a fascination with numismatics, leading to a future where people would hoard coins as if they were rare Pokémon cards. Gotta catch 'em all!. Fact: Did you know that Liechtenstein is one of the few countries that actually mints its own coins? They're like the hipsters of currency – they do it just to be different..
• Headline: LISTENING-IN ON DISTANCE. Impact: The advancements in radio technology led to an explosion of talk shows, which ultimately paved the way for the endless stream of podcasts we have today. And yes, everyone has a podcast now.. Fact: Did you know that the first radio transmission was just a bunch of static? Some might say it’s still the best radio programming today!.
• Headline: SAVINGS INSURANCE GROWING IN FAVOR; More Than 2,000 Institutions Now Receive Benefit of Guaranteed Accounts MAXIMUM INSURANCE $5,000 Federal Corporation Official Cites Large Capital Gains of Many Associations. Impact: The rise in popularity of savings insurance foreshadowed a future where financial literacy became a trending topic, but let’s be real, most people still don’t know the difference between a 401k and a savings account.. Fact: Did you know that most financial institutions have more jargon than a sci-fi novel? Just try to understand what a 'market correction' is without a thesaurus..