FEBRUARY 10, 1940

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• Headline: Sermon Topics in February 1940. Impact: E.F. Johnson's resignation sparked a nationwide trend of people resigning from their jobs, leading to the Great Resignation of 2021. Who knew a sermon could have such a far-reaching effect?. Fact: This sermon might have inspired more people to take a nap on Sunday instead of actually attending church. You're welcome..
• Headline: Dartmouth Dominates 1940 Winter Carnival. Impact: The thrilling competition between Dartmouth and McGill ignited a fierce rivalry that inspired countless winter sports teams to take their competitions way too seriously, leading to an increase in heated debates over hot cocoa recipes.. Fact: Skiing competitions have been known to cause more drama than a reality TV show. Who knew two teams could spark so much controversy over a few seconds on the slopes?.
• Headline: Police Balk at 'Front' Queries; Only 20% of Cards Are Returned; Men Resent Questions as to Their Off-Duty Activities--Mayor Defends the Inquiry-- McElligott Bars 'Purge' of Firemen. Impact: This police inquiry led to future instances of public distrust in law enforcement, paving the way for a never-ending cycle of conspiracy theories about what cops do in their free time. Spoiler alert: it's not as exciting as you think.. Fact: You know it’s bad when even the police don’t want to answer questions about what they do off-duty. Maybe they were just binge-watching their favorite crime dramas?.
• Headline: FLIERS FEED HUNGRY GAME; 'Mercy Bombardment' Is Carried Out in Nebraska. Impact: This act of kindness towards birds led to an unprecedented growth in avian populations, resulting in an avian uprising that left backyard bird feeders empty and humans questioning their life choices.. Fact: Who knew that dropping bird feed from planes would be the precursor to the era of fast food delivery? Maybe next time, they should just drop pizza instead..
• Headline: MODEL FANS OPEN 12TH ANNUAL SHOW; 500 Builders of Tiny Craft and Machines Display Rare Artistry LOCOMOTIVE JUDGED BEST Constructed by an Elevator Maintenance Man, It Is Valued at $2,000. Impact: This model show inspired a generation of hobbyists, leading to a new wave of miniature enthusiasts who took model building so seriously that they began forming secret societies. Because nothing says 'fun' like a clandestine meeting over tiny trains.. Fact: Model trains: the only hobby where you can spend thousands of dollars and still end up with a glorified toy set that can’t even fit in your living room..
• Headline: BUTTERFLY' IS SUNG BY LICIA ALBANESE; Soprano Makes Her Debut at the Metropolitan in Title Role of Puccini's Opera KULLMAN THE PINKERTON Bonelli Heard as Sharpless, De Paolis as Goro and Miss Browning as Suzuki. Impact: Licia Albanese's debut at the Metropolitan Opera opened the floodgates for countless sopranos who thought they could also conquer the opera world, leading to a karaoke epidemic that still plagues us today.. Fact: Opera: the only musical genre where you can hit a high note and instantly make people question their life choices. Or perhaps just their hearing..