SEPTEMBER 11, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dr. Lacey Advocates War Vote Measure. Impact: Dr. Lacey's suggestion for a war referendum leads to a series of bizarre peace treaties that accidentally involve a dance-off between world leaders. Who knew diplomacy could be so rhythmic?. Fact: Did you know that the idea of a war referendum made everyone think they could vote on peace like it was a reality TV show? Spoiler alert: it wasn’t..
• Headline: Devastating Fire in Morant Bay. Impact: That $150,000 fire in Jamaica inadvertently inspires a new trend in real estate: 'fire-sale' properties become the hottest market. Who wouldn’t want a new home with a cool backstory?. Fact: Did you know that Morant Bay became a hotspot for urban legends after the fire? People still claim to see the ghost of a very confused insurance adjuster wandering the rubble..
• Headline: Turkish Army Conference on War Strategy. Impact: The conference on Turkish war plans inadvertently leads to a new line of Turkish delight named 'War Plans': it’s sweet, sticky, and somehow makes you question your life choices.. Fact: Did you know that Weygand's meetings inspired a new genre of film? 'War Plan: The Musical' is still in development—expect lots of elaborate dance battles!.
• Headline: JAPAN FLIERS SEE SIGHTS; To Be Received at Downtown City Hall This Morning. Impact: The sight-seeing tour for Japanese fliers in NYC results in an awkward cultural exchange that leads to the first sushi restaurant on the East Coast. Thanks, tourism!. Fact: Did you know that this sightseeing tour was so popular it inspired a reality show? 'Fliers in the City' featured contestants navigating NYC with nothing but a map and a questionable sense of direction..
• Headline: Christ Called 'Greatest Fighter'. Impact: Christ being called the 'Greatest Fighter' leads to an unexpected surge in boxing-themed church events. Holy punches, Batman!. Fact: Did you know that this sermon sparked a short-lived trend of holy wrestling matches? 'Wrestle for the Soul' was a thing, and it was as bizarre as it sounds..
• Headline: AMERICAN TYPISTS WIN; Defeat Canadians in Two-Week Marathon at Exhibition. Impact: The American typists' victory over the Canadians leads to a secret typist society that influences the future of competitive typing—eventually leading to the creation of 'Keyboard Warriors'.. Fact: Did you know that this typing marathon became the inspiration for the first-ever typing Olympics? Spoiler: it wasn't nearly as exciting as it sounds..
• Headline: DECREE HELD FUTILE IN ACHIEVING PEACE; Dr. Norwood Sees Salvation Only in People's Minds. Impact: The British trade pact being deemed a benefit inadvertently sparks the Great British Bake Off, where contestants try to make their best 'trade pact' cakes. The competition gets heated!. Fact: Did you know that the drop in cotton imports led to a temporary shortage of cotton candy? There were riots in amusement parks across Britain!.
• Headline: BRITISH TRADE PACT CALLED A BENEFIT; Total Imports From U.S. in First Six Months Were Above the Four-Year Average GAIN FOR MANUFACTURERS But Our Sales of Raw Materials Fell 45% Due to HeavySlump in Cotton Buying Drop in British Cotton Imports Gain for Our Manufactures.