JANUARY 29, 1942

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• Headline: Adin A. Hall's Ox-Team Journey. Impact: Adin A. Hal's ox-team journey inspired a series of oxen-based transportation startups in the 21st century. If only he had invested in Uber instead!. Fact: Ox-teams were the original ride-sharing service, just with more hay and less app updates..
• Headline: Lehman Declares Social Hygiene Day 1942. Impact: Lehman setting a Hygiene Day sparked a global hygiene movement that led to the invention of hand sanitizer. You're welcome, germophobes!. Fact: Social Hygiene Day is basically the 1940s version of telling people to wash their hands after using the restroom..
• Headline: Thomas Grundy's Notable Contribution. Impact: Thomas Grundy's name became synonymous with mediocrity. His descendants continue to live in blissful obscurity to this day.. Fact: In a world of famous Thomases, Grundy is the one who definitely did not make the cut..
• Headline: Air Wardens Handicapped; Without Equipment or Real Authority, Their Task Is Difficult. Impact: The struggles of air wardens without proper equipment set back community safety initiatives by decades. Thanks for the trust, government!. Fact: Being an air warden without authority is like being a lifeguard at a pool without water—still wearing the whistle, though!.
• Headline: Hold 3 on Espionage Charge. Impact: The espionage case in Los Angeles led to a series of overly dramatic spy movies, forever altering Hollywood’s obsession with 'secret agents'.. Fact: If Dr. Gros and his wife really were spies, they definitely should've taken some acting lessons..
• Headline: SHAPE INSURANCE FOR WAR DAMAGE; Senators Hear Plea for Federal Coverage of 90% of Private-Risk Policies. Impact: The push for war damage insurance led to the creation of policies so convoluted that even seasoned lawyers needed a GPS to navigate them.. Fact: War insurance: because nothing says 'I care' like covering 90% of your losses while you still lose sleep over the other 10%..
• Headline: Ferry' Flier Dies in Crash. Impact: The tragic crash of Lt. Baker created a renewed focus on aviation safety, leading to the invention of the safety belt, which is now the world's most ignored accessory.. Fact: Aviation safety measures have come a long way, but let's be honest: who really pays attention to the safety demo?.
• Headline: LIEUT. COL. J. A. CIMINERA; Regimental Surgeon at Camp Blanding, World War Veteran. Impact: Lieutenant Colonel Ciminera's service record became a benchmark for every subsequent regimental surgeon, raising expectations to unrealistic levels.. Fact: Surgeons in the military have a habit of saving lives—like, a lot—so no pressure, right?.
• Headline: ]HAYS H. CLEANS. Impact: Hays H. Clemens' cleaning business led to the rise of professional cleaners, thus creating a multi-billion dollar industry for those allergic to dust.. Fact: Cleaning: the only profession where you can be paid to do what your mother always told you to do..
• Headline: Books of the Times. Impact: Charles P. Rogers’ influence on the jazz record scene led to the birth of countless jazz festivals, where no one really knows what the heck is going on.. Fact: Jazz: the music genre that’s just as cool as it is confusing—even the musicians sometimes don’t know what they're playing!.