OCTOBER 26, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Last Doorbell by John K. Vedder. Impact: The Last Doorbell caused a surge in existential dread about the inevitability of change. It led to the invention of doorbells that play 'The Final Countdown' when pressed, marking the end of an era in social gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that doorbells were once just a piece of string that you pulled? Talk about low-tech. Now you can summon a robot with just a button!.
• Headline: Ciano and von Ribbentrop's Historic Meeting. Impact: The Ciano-von Ribbentrop meeting resulted in a butterfly effect of questionable alliances. It ultimately led to the invention of the phrase 'It's not you, it's me' in diplomatic relations.. Fact: Did you know that this meeting was so important that it made the headlines? Today, we just swipe left instead of having awkward chats!.
• Headline: The Birth of Curious George. Impact: Curious George sparked a global obsession with monkeys, leading to the rise of viral cat videos as a counterculture. Thanks, George, for the internet's main source of entertainment!. Fact: Did you know that Curious George has no tail? So much for being curious about that particular anatomical feature!.
• Headline: Food for Halloween. Impact: The Halloween party menu discussions led to the rise of pumpkin spice everything. Little did they know, they'd be starting a seasonal revolution that would haunt us for decades!. Fact: Did you know that Halloween was once a pagan festival? Now it’s just an excuse to eat candy and wear costumes that would make your parents cringe!.
• Headline: BRITISH LABOR SEEN ALL OUT FOR THE WAR; London Educator Says Workers Forego Self Gains. Impact: The British Labor's all-out war effort created an epidemic of 'working-class hero' syndrome, leading to the eventual rise of post-war rock bands that would exploit their struggles for fame.. Fact: Did you know that sacrificing self-gains for the war effort was once seen as noble? Now it's just called 'working overtime' without pay!.
• Headline: NO HARD FEELINGS. Impact: The 'No Hard Feelings' reply set a standard for diplomatic communication, giving rise to an entire genre of passive-aggressive emails in the 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that saying 'no hard feelings' usually means there are lots of hard feelings? It's like the diplomatic version of saying 'bless your heart'!.
• Headline: Fighting Men; THE SOLDIER. Told by M.C. Carey. Pictured by Clifford Rowe. 32 pp.. Impact: The portrayal of soldiers in art had an unexpected effect, inspiring generations of video game designers to create virtual wars that players could fight without ever leaving their couches.. Fact: Did you know that many soldiers are depicted heroically in art? Meanwhile, most gamers just want to respawn after a bad decision!.
• Headline: INVASION CLAMOR DEPLORED BY EDEN; Foreign Secretary Insists That Such Action Must Rest With the War Cabinet Alone. Impact: Eden's insistence that invasion must rest with the War Cabinet led to countless hours of debate about who really gets to make the big decisions—spoiler alert: it’s usually not the people.. Fact: Did you know that 'War Cabinet' sounds much cooler than 'group of people arguing'? Maybe they should have had snacks to lighten the mood!.