JULY 25, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Seaman's Spectacular Grand Prix Victory. Impact: Seaman's victory inspired a generation of caffeine-fueled drivers who believed they could replicate his speed while ignoring traffic laws. Fast forward a few decades, and here we are—glaring at smartphone-wielding teens in Teslas.. Fact: Did you know that averaging 80.4 MPH in 1930 was like winning the Fast & Furious Olympics? Meanwhile, your grandpa was just trying to figure out how to parallel park..
• Headline: Exciting Yacht Series Set for September. Impact: The yacht series was the catalyst for the world's most extravagant trust fund babies. If it weren't for these 30-Square Meter events, we might have never known the word 'yacht' was a euphemism for 'I'm too rich to care about your problems.'. Fact: Fun fact: 'Yacht' actually comes from the Dutch word 'jacht,' meaning 'hunting.' So essentially, these folks are hunting for the next overpriced bottle of champagne!.
• Headline: Pastor Calls for Unity Against Hatred. Impact: Pastor's call to shun petty hatreds sparked the infamous 'Name-Calling Rebellion' of 1930, leading to the invention of passive-aggressive sticky notes. The world has never been the same since.. Fact: Did you know that name-calling has been around since the dawn of time? The cavemen had their own version: 'You big rock-head!'.
• Headline: Chubby Dean in Hospital. Impact: Chubby Dean's hospitalization led to the creation of a secret society of snack enthusiasts who vowed to always have a backup supply of potato chips on hand. This society later provided the foundation for all late-night infomercials.. Fact: Did you know that hospital food has a reputation for being not-so-tasty? Chubby Dean probably had dreams of cheeseburgers while stuck with jello..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Gone Wrong To Dallas. Impact: The book's title sparked a series of 'lost in Texas' jokes that would echo through time, leading to many awkward road trips and the eventual rise of GPS technology. Thanks a lot, Acheson!. Fact: Fun fact: In Texas, everything is bigger... including the chances of getting lost. Good luck finding your way without a map!.
• Headline: 1,000 AT NAZI CAMP; No Action Taken by Suffolk to Get $10,000 Judgment. Impact: This picnic at a Nazi camp set off a chain reaction of absurdity, leading to future picnics being organized in increasingly bizarre locations, including a haunted house and an abandoned amusement park. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that picnicking at a Nazi camp is about as socially acceptable as bringing your pet iguana to a funeral? Just a thought..
• Headline: Lubin and Fishman Win. Impact: Lubin and Fishman's win became the legendary tale of how two friends bonded over their shared love for competitive sports and questionable life choices, ultimately inspiring the buddy cop genre in cinema.. Fact: Did you know that doubles tournaments have more drama than a reality TV show? Just add some overzealous parents and you've got yourself a soap opera..
• Headline: Results of Play Over Near-by Links; Long Island Westchester New Jersey Connecticut Staten Island. Impact: The results of local play-offs inspired a generation of backyard athletes who mistakenly thought they could turn pro with one good summer. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more competitive than local play-offs is the argument over who gets the last slice of pizza afterward..
• Headline: T. H. BEVAN IS DEAD; CONSUL IN WARSAW; Chief of American Consulate Stricken in Berlin While Returning From Leave WAS IN SERVICE 25 YEARS Stationed in Norway, Germany and Many Other Posts--He Was a Baltimorean. Impact: Bevan's death marked a pivotal moment for American diplomacy, unintentionally leading to many consulates becoming more like social clubs than places of serious work. The rest is history—literally.. Fact: Did you know that being a consul is one of those jobs where you might end up hosting more parties than doing actual work? Talk about a mixed blessing!.