SEPTEMBER 3, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lawrence Triumphs in Glider Competitions. Impact: D. Lawrence's glider victories led to a sudden increase in popularity for gliding sports, which eventually morphed into the modern obsession with extreme sports. Who knew soaring through the clouds would set the stage for future generations to jump out of perfectly good airplanes?. Fact: Did you know that if gliders had been invented a century earlier, we might have had 'glider pilots' instead of 'bicyclists' winning the Tour de France? Talk about a different kind of race!.
• Headline: Menzies Blames Labor for Election Crisis. Impact: Menzies’ outburst about Labor forced an election that ultimately led to a cycle of political drama in Australia. Little did he know, this would pave the way for future politicians to blame others for their own failures. Classic!. Fact: Did you know that in Australia, the phrase 'the government made me do it' is basically a universal excuse? It’s like a political 'Get Out of Jail Free' card!.
• Headline: Exploring Planning vs Drifting. Impact: The debate on planning versus drifting sparked a national identity crisis, leading to the eventual rise of coffee shops where people now plan their lives while sipping overpriced lattes. Thank you, Planning vs Drifting!. Fact: Did you know that drifting is now considered a lifestyle choice? Apparently, it’s more socially acceptable than admitting you forgot to plan your day..
• Headline: TO SELECT TUNNEL POLICE; Authority to Name 150 From City List for Queens Tube Work. Impact: The decision to select tunnel police for the Queens Tube project led to a series of questionable tunnel-related incidents, including the creation of 'Tunnel Cop' memes that haunt the internet to this day. Who knew policing tunnels could be so... inspirational?. Fact: Did you know that being a tunnel cop is basically the same as being a regular cop, but with 90% more darkness and 100% fewer donuts?.
• Headline: Books Published Today. Impact: The publication of the 'Encyclopedia of World History' set off a chain reaction that led to the overuse of 'Did you know?' facts in casual conversation, forever changing the way people awkwardly socialize at parties.. Fact: Did you know that the first encyclopedia was created when a bunch of bored scholars decided to make a really, really long book to avoid talking to people? Seems like some things never change..
• Headline: TWINS HOLDS A CONVENTION OF THEIR OWN. Impact: The twins' convention became a cultural phenomenon, leading to an explosion of twin-themed reality shows and a bizarre fascination with identical siblings that still leads to awkward conversations at family reunions.. Fact: Did you know that twin conventions are basically just fancy family reunions where everyone wears matching outfits? Because who doesn’t want to look like a living advertisement for genetic similarities?.
• Headline: DELINQUENCY CASES ROSE 9.2% IN 1939; But Child Crime Is Not on the Increase, Domestic Relations Court Says in Report. Impact: The spike in delinquency cases led to increased scrutiny of youth behavior, ultimately resulting in the invention of 'parenting classes' that still leave many scratching their heads and wondering if they should have just stuck to the basics.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'kids will be kids' was once an actual legal defense? Sadly, it didn’t hold up in court—who knew?.
• Headline: USE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN HIRINGS IS URGED; Prof. Viteles Says Labor Act, Makes Better Selection of Employes Advisable WARNING ON 'WAR SHOCK' Dislocations in Life Cause Neuroses, Science Session at Penn State Is Told. Impact: The push for the use of psychology in hiring shifted the business landscape, creating a world where now, instead of just being qualified, you have to be 'emotionally intelligent'—a term that was probably invented by someone who hated job interviews.. Fact: Did you know that psychology in hiring means you can now be rejected for a job based on your 'vibe'? Because feeling good about your qualifications just wasn't enough!.