AUGUST 22, 1940

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• Headline: First British Child Refugees Arrive in NYC. Impact: If only those 210 child refugees had landed in a different decade, we might have a whole generation of British-American wizards who could've solved world issues with tea and crumpets.. Fact: Fun fact: In 2023, the British still argue about whether crumpets are superior to American pancakes. Spoiler: they are..
• Headline: Postal Bombing Injures Two Workers. Impact: This bombing incident sparked a new trend in postal services: 'Don't worry, we’ll just send it via carrier pigeon instead.'. Fact: Postal employees are still waiting for their 'bomb-proof' mail bags. They might just be waiting forever..
• Headline: $78,500,000 LOANED FOR PLANE PLANTS; RFC Agrees on $51,000,000 for Curtiss-Wright, Which Plans Huge New Ohio Factory $10,500,000 FOR BOEING $17,000,000 Goes to Bendix --$150,000,000 May Be Put Into Reserve Rubber Stock. Impact: The loan for plane plants might have led to a future where planes are built to withstand anything... except for the whole concept of 'on-time arrivals'.. Fact: That $78.5 million investment? It could have bought a lot of bagels, but no one ever considers that in economic discussions..
• Headline: FRENCH CRIME AGAINST FRANCE. Impact: Calling out the Vichy Government might have inspired future generations to be more creative with their insults, but alas, 'puppet' became a standard term in political debates.. Fact: Puppets have feelings too, you know? Just ask any marionette. They take offense to being compared to governments..
• Headline: RENOMINATES TOWNSEND; Delaware Republican Convention Picks Senator Third Time. Impact: Renominating Townsend may have set a precedent for political déjà vu, ensuring that some candidates just never know when to quit.. Fact: It's like that one friend who keeps showing up at parties uninvited—just because they were there once doesn't mean we want them back!.
• Headline: French Shot Down 962 Planes. Impact: The French shooting down 962 planes probably led to a global shortage of planes, which later resulted in the invention of the drone. Thanks a lot, history.. Fact: In hindsight, the French might have better luck with a game of 'Duck, Duck, Goose' than aerial combat..
• Headline: STUDENTS FAVOR WILLKIE; He Leads in Poll at Fordham School of Catholic Action. Impact: Students favoring Willkie could have changed the political landscape, but instead, they just led to more debates about who would win in a fight: Willkie or the concept of apathy.. Fact: Polling at schools today still often resembles a popularity contest. Surprise! Students don't care about politics just like they didn't care about gym class..