JANUARY 22, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Emory University Acquires Long Hospital. Impact: The establishment of Emory University's hospital led to a chain reaction of medical advancements, eventually resulting in the invention of the first self-diagnosing smartphone app. Thank you, C W Long Hospital, for making every ailment a Google search away!. Fact: Did you know that the hospital's founding was a strategic move to keep students healthier? Because nothing says 'education' like getting treated for a paper cut on campus!.
• Headline: Budapest Anticipates Hitler's Next Move. Impact: Budapest's anticipation of Hitler's offensive triggered a panic that spread across Europe, inadvertently inspiring the first 'Run Like You Just Saw a Bear' fitness craze—because if a bear was chasing you, who had time for war?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Lion Has Wings' was actually a failed children's book about a lion with unrealistic expectations of flight. Can't blame them for hoping!.
• Headline: Best Sellers of the Week Here and Elsewhere. Impact: The bestsellers of the week sparked a literary revolution that eventually led to the writing of self-help books that could fit on a fortune cookie. Thanks for that, Paris!. Fact: Did you know that 'Best Sellers' was originally a term used to describe books that were really good at being ignored by everyone?.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: Mencken's 'Happy Days' contributed to the philosophy of optimism that would later fuel the invention of the smiley face emoji. Because if you can't be happy, at least you can fake it with a yellow circle!. Fact: Did you know that 'Happy Days' was actually just Mencken's way of coping with the absurdity of life? Kind of like how we all cope by binge-watching TV shows!.
• Headline: Fiery Cross Held a 'Prank'. Impact: The fiery cross incident was a catalyst for many subsequent hate groups to reconsider their branding strategies, leading to the rise of much more creative—and less incendiary—protests. Who knew marketing could be so enlightening?. Fact: Fun fact: The original Klan was just trying to get into the bonfire business but got a little too carried away with their 'branding.'.
• Headline: MORRIS DENOUNCES BILL TO REPEAL P.R.; Council President Says the Moran Proposal Infringes the City's Home-Rule Powers SAYS PEOPLE VOTED FOR IT And They, Not Legislature, Should Decide Whether to Keep It, He Holds. Impact: Morris' denouncement of the bill showed how local governance would forever be a battleground of clashing opinions, resulting in the world's longest-running game of political dodgeball. Spoiler: no one wins!. Fact: Did you know that local council meetings were originally designed as a form of entertainment? The drama was just as good as any soap opera!.
• Headline: Pastor Installed in Queens. Impact: The installation of a pastor in Queens set off a series of community events that would eventually lead to the creation of block parties, neighborhood watch programs, and an unending supply of overly enthusiastic potlucks.. Fact: Fun fact: The first potluck was just an excuse for everyone to show off their weird casserole recipes. Some things never change!.
• Headline: TRANSFERS IN THE BRONX. Impact: The transfers in the Bronx were a pivotal moment that led to the creation of the Bronx Zoo, because nothing says 'urban planning' like relocating animals instead of people. It's a win-win, really!. Fact: Did you know that the Bronx was originally going to be a zoo before it became a borough? Just imagine the real estate listings!.