MAY 26, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Miaja Family's Journey to Mexico. Impact: The Miaja family’s vacation in Mexico inadvertently sparked a century-long trend of celebrity families vacationing in tropical paradises, leading to the invention of the influencer and an entire industry devoted to sunburns and overpriced sunscreen.. Fact: Did you know that Miaja’s trip was so influential it made tourism agencies rethink their entire marketing strategy? Now they just throw in a celebrity's name and call it a day..
• Headline: Dr. C.H. Mayo's Health Crisis. Impact: Dr. C.H. Mayo’s illness prompted a series of medical advancements that ultimately resulted in the invention of the first 'doctors who don't know what they're doing,' a title that continues to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: The Mayo Clinic was actually named after a man who was sick of hearing about other people's ailments. 'Just take some aspirin and call me in the morning!' he would say..
• Headline: Rome's Fair Official Tours the U.S.. Impact: The arrival of the Rome Fair official in the U.S. led to the unintended consequence of Americans thinking that every fair should include deep-fried everything and dubious carnival games, thus lowering the bar for entertainment worldwide.. Fact: You know, back then, fairs were about showcasing culture, not just a competition for who can eat the most fried butter on a stick..
• Headline: Germans Building Plane To Fly Atlantic Non-Stop. Impact: The construction of a German passenger plane for non-stop transatlantic flights set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of the commercial airline industry, which, in turn, caused people to get increasingly annoyed at having to sit next to chatty strangers.. Fact: Did you know that the first transatlantic flights were so cramped that personal space was just a myth? Just like the idea of 'good airplane food'!.
• Headline: Relief Felt in Rumania; Aimed to Forestall Britain. Impact: Relief in Rumania was a double-edged sword, leading to increased German influence which ultimately set the stage for decades of geopolitical tension that made high school history classes a nightmare.. Fact: It's funny how a little 'relief' can lead to a lot of 'unwanted attention.' Who knew international diplomacy could be so much like dating?.
• Headline: WIFE WILL SUE MASSEY; Adrianne Allen Is in Nevada to Divorce Actor. Impact: Adrianne Allen's divorce lawsuit against actor Massey became a cautionary tale for future actors, leading to the creation of prenuptial agreements that are as common as bad movie scripts.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'irreconcilable differences' was invented after someone realized that actors can't agree on who gets the last slice of pizza during a road trip?.
• Headline: MARTIN TO OFFER A TALKING RECORD; Made in a Lawyer's Office, It Is Said to Quote Doctor as Denying There Was a Bribe BOTH SIDES OPEN BRIEFLY Counsel Debate Validity of the Mechanical Evidence During a Two-Hour Recess. Impact: The introduction of the talking record in a courtroom revolutionized legal proceedings, leading to the ultimate downfall of lawyers trying to fake their way through cases with just a smile and a wink.. Fact: Fun fact: The first talking record was so long it could have been a better movie than what they were arguing about. Make courtroom dramas great again!.
• Headline: PLOTS LAID TO NAZIS IN BRAZIL, ECUADOR; German Army Reserve Officer Arrested and Documents on Parana Plans Are Seized BRAZILIANS TAKE UMBRAGE Guayaquil Paper Cites Case of Former Secret Police Chief, Now Held for Espionage. Impact: The arrest of a German officer in Brazil created a ripple effect of paranoia, leading to decades of espionage thrillers in Hollywood, where every shadow could be a spy and every plot twist a nation’s downfall.. Fact: Did you know that without this case, we might never have had the iconic trope of the 'mysterious foreign agent'? Hollywood owes a lot to a guy with a suspicious briefcase..
• Headline: Charged With Espionage; Publication Is Demanded. Impact: The press charges against Nazi propaganda in Ecuador heightened global tensions, prompting a series of misunderstandings that ultimately led to the invention of Twitter, proving that misinformation is timeless.. Fact: Can you believe how far we've come? From actual espionage to people arguing over selfies online. Progress, right?.
• Headline: U.S. WOMEN FOUND 'GROWN UP' IN IDEAS; Mrs. Thomas Tells Gathering Crises Abroad Shocked Them Into Adult Attitudes SEES THEM SEEKING TRUTH Realization of Needs of the 'Have-Not' Nations included, National Council Hears. Impact: Mrs. H. Thomas's urging for women to recognize the needs of 'have-not' nations unintentionally set off a wave of social justice movements, forever changing the landscape of activism and leading to the phrase 'Can I speak to your manager?' being weaponized.. Fact: Fun fact: Women realizing they could be involved in global issues is what led to the internet being flooded with cat memes. Priorities, right?.