MARCH 18, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Milady's New Hat Millinery Show. Impact: That fashionable hat full of vitamins? It led to the invention of the smoothie. Who knew that the pursuit of style could spark a health craze that would have future generations blending kale in their kitchens?. Fact: In the world of millinery, hats have been known to make people feel 50% more fabulous, though the vitamin content may vary..
• Headline: Support Grows for $7 Billion Aid Bill. Impact: Taber's newfound love for the Lease-Lend Bill caused a ripple effect that ultimately led to the construction of an entire genre of political sitcoms about bipartisan cooperation. Take that, political drama!. Fact: In politics, 'opposition fades' often means 'we just realized we're all on the same sinking ship.'.
• Headline: Dolly's St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Impact: This little girl at the St. Patrick's Day party became the accidental mascot for future generations of kids who would think dressing as leprechauns was a surefire way to score extra candy. Thanks, Dolly!. Fact: The only thing more Irish than St. Patrick's Day is the number of people who claim to be Irish just to have an excuse to drink green beer..
• Headline: Plane Workers Give to Britain. Impact: The plane workers' donations were just enough to keep morale high, leading to a secret code among factory workers that made them feel like they were part of a superhero team saving the world, one airplane at a time.. Fact: The only thing more uplifting than donating to war relief is the fact that the airplane workers probably didn't even get a 'thank you' email..
• Headline: Dartmouth Honors Bestowed. Impact: These honors at Dartmouth not only celebrated academic achievement but also inadvertently paved the way for future generations to create elaborate ceremonies for doing the bare minimum in school.. Fact: Phi Beta Kappa: because nothing says 'I’m smart' like Latin letters on a diploma..
• Headline: U-Boat Is Believed on Way To Raid Ships Off New York; U-BOAT REPORTED EN ROUTE TO U.S.. Impact: The U-Boat's planned raid near New York harbor inadvertently inspired a slew of thrillers and action movies, where the heroes always manage to outsmart the enemy in the nick of time.. Fact: If only the U-Boat crew had known that their plans would lead to a series of blockbuster movies, they might have opted for a different career path..
• Headline: 'THERE WE GO' DENIED; Willkie, Here, Says President Uttered No Such Words to Him. Impact: Willkie's denial about Roosevelt's words led to a future where political soundbites are more valuable than gold, ensuring that every word spoken is scrutinized for potential memes.. Fact: In politics, if you didn't say it on camera, did you really say it at all? Spoiler: No..
• Headline: 1940 TAX RETURNS RISE; Collections in New York Said to Be Double Those of 1939. Impact: The sudden rise in tax returns led to the creation of the annual ritual known as 'tax season panic,' where people frantically search for receipts they swear they had last year.. Fact: In New York, filing taxes is like a reality show where everyone pretends to know what they're doing until the deadline hits..