MAY 18, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Court Upholds Picketing Injunction Ruling. Impact: This ruling allowed rival unions to picket freely, leading to the ultimate formation of a secret society of peddlers who communicated exclusively through interpretive dance. It's a thing; you just haven’t heard of it yet.. Fact: In case you were wondering, unions have been around since the dawn of time, probably even before the first caveperson tried to negotiate better lunch breaks..
• Headline: Veteran Artist Wins Outdoor Art Prize. Impact: Winning an art prize led W.H. Wood to become the unofficial spokesperson for veteran artists, eventually inspiring a reality show where veterans compete to paint landscapes while reciting their life stories. Dramatic painting, anyone?. Fact: Art and war have a long history together, but you’d think the best artists would avoid battle scenes. Yet here we are, making it a thing..
• Headline: FRANCE PAYS PRICE FOR SHIFTING UNITS; Penetration by Nazi Armored Forces Laid to Fact Aid Had to Be Rushed to Neutrals. Impact: France's military blunders prompted a historical trend of nations investing in overly complicated bureaucracies instead of straightforward strategies—because who doesn’t love a good paperwork shuffle in times of war?. Fact: If only the French had known that Nazi tactics could be countered with the power of really good croissants. They may have stood a chance!.
• Headline: Religious Books Recently Published. Impact: The publication of religious books sparked a centuries-long debate about how to read scriptures, eventually leading to the creation of modern book clubs where people sip wine and argue over interpretations instead of just, you know, reading.. Fact: Religious books have been published for centuries, but let’s be honest, nothing beats the drama of a good gossip magazine..
• Headline: COURT UPHOLDS BAN ON 1-WAY AVENUES; Appellate Division Decides Against Plan Involving Eighth and Ninth. Impact: The court's decision against 1-way avenues led to the invention of GPS, as drivers were forced to navigate through a labyrinth of confusion, all while cursing the existence of one-way signs.. Fact: If you think one-way streets are confusing, just imagine a world where all streets were one-way—oh wait, that’s just New York City!.
• Headline: Fordham Prep Dinner June 3. Impact: The Fordham Prep dinner plans encouraged future generations to realize that alumni gatherings are just an excuse to eat overpriced food while reminiscing about high school. Because who doesn’t love nostalgia?. Fact: Class dinners have been the bane of many a graduate's existence—right up there with student loans and awkward reunions..
• Headline: Two Named to City Art Board. Impact: The appointment of new members to the City Art Board sparked a mini-revolution in municipal art, leading to a series of bizarre public installations, including a giant rubber duck that taught lessons on art appreciation. Yes, really.. Fact: Being an art board member probably sounds glamorous, but it often involves more arguing over paint swatches than actual art..