FEBRUARY 12, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Milk Poll Legislation Signed into Law. Impact: This seemingly innocuous bill led to the eventual rise of the 'Milk Lobby,' which secretly funded a campaign to replace all beverages with milk, causing a global calcium crisis and an unprecedented cheese shortage.. Fact: Did you know that if you drink too much milk, you might start mooing? Just kidding, but you may want to lay off the dairy if you're planning on running for office..
• Headline: Dr. William Bulloch's Research Contributions. Impact: Dr. Bulloch's work led to the discovery of a bacterium that would go on to cause a minor panic in the 21st century when people thought it was linked to their smartphones. The truth? It was just their Wi-Fi signal acting up.. Fact: Dr. Bulloch was so dedicated to science that he once tried to name a bacterium after his cat. Sadly, the scientific community rejected 'Fluffy Bacterium' as unprofessional..
• Headline: LaGuardia and Wagner Honor Daily News Official. Impact: This event marked the beginning of politicians realizing that they could get away with anything as long as they were surrounded by a crowd. This phenomenon would later evolve into modern-day selfies.. Fact: La Guardia was known for his larger-than-life personality, but did you know he once mistakenly believed he could communicate with pigeons? Spoiler: the pigeons were not impressed..
• Headline: 600 INDUCTED HERE, NEW DAILY RECORD; 725 Registrants Examined at Two City Centers -- Rejections Amount to Only 17.10% 14 GUESTS AT LUNCHEON Take Oath at Affair Tendered by Flag Association -- Chosen for Singing Ability. Impact: This induction ceremony unknowingly sparked the idea for 'American Idol,' where the only requirement for success became the ability to sing loudly and off-key.. Fact: Fun fact: The Flag Association's luncheon was so dull that the only singing that occurred was from someone trying to get the national anthem right for the hundredth time..
• Headline: Diplomats to Leave Rumania. Impact: As diplomats fled Rumania, it set off a chain reaction of 'who can leave first' games that would eventually evolve into the modern-day escape room industry.. Fact: While diplomats were packing their bags, they probably didn't realize that leaving Rumania would lead to an increase in tourism in the country years later. So, thanks for the boost!.
• Headline: ULYSSES $. CLARK. Impact: Ulysses S. Clark's name would eventually be used as a codeword for any confusing military strategy in history, leading to the phrase 'pulling a Clark' whenever a plan goes awry.. Fact: Ulysses S. Grant was so famous that many people thought 'Ulysses' was a common first name. Spoiler: it really isn't..
• Headline: Cotton Exchange Elects Two. Impact: The election of two new members at the Cotton Exchange inadvertently set the stage for a future fashion trend where everyone suddenly thought they were a cotton expert. Thus began the era of 'Cotton Chic.'. Fact: You know you're in trouble when the most excitement at the Cotton Exchange is about two new members. Talk about a wild party!.
• Headline: LINCOLN EXERCISES TO STRESS LIBERTY; Willkie Address at National Republican Club to Mark Chief Observance Here CAPITAL TO HEAR DEWEY Fly to Speak at Civil Liberties Luncheon -- School to Honor Valentine With Award. Impact: This event was a catalyst for an annual tradition of politicians speaking about liberty while simultaneously doing their best to avoid any real talk about civil rights, setting an unfortunate precedent for years to come.. Fact: Willkie's speech was so riveting that some attendees actually fell asleep. It’s said that the sound of snoring echoed louder than applause!.
• Headline: BOOKSELLERS NAME FAVORITES FOR 1940; Liewellyn's 'How Green Was My Valley' and Zinsser's 'As I Remember Him' Chosen. Impact: The selection of these books led to an unexpected spike in green paint sales as everyone rushed to make their valleys more aesthetically pleasing, resulting in an environmental crisis that was entirely avoidable.. Fact: How Green Was My Valley is such a beloved book that it has been said to have inspired more green-themed home decor than any other novel in history. Who knew literature could paint your walls?.