JUNE 28, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Understanding the Purpose of War. Impact: Two million soldiers learning the reasons they fight might just have led to a few thousand more philosophers in the future. Who knew existential dread could be a military training module?. Fact: Did you know that the army once tried to teach soldiers about the power of positive thinking? It didn't work, but at least they got some great motivational posters out of it!.
• Headline: Wellington Shelters Refugees After Quake. Impact: The quake damage and subsequent refugee shelters set a precedent for how nations respond to natural disasters. Fast forward a few decades, and we have entire organizations dedicated to disaster response – and still no one knows how to pack a suitcase for a crisis.. Fact: Did you know that Wellington has more earthquakes than you can shake a stick at? They should really consider renaming it 'Shake City.'.
• Headline: Argentine Commemorates Amer's Founding. Impact: The Argentine stamp commemorating the founding of America sparked a stamp-collecting craze that would eventually lead to the invention of the world's first 'stamp hoarder' – a title that still haunts many to this day.. Fact: Did you know that stamp collecting is the only hobby that allows you to be both an introvert and an over-sharer at the same time? It’s a real talent..
• Headline: U.S. EXPERT TO AID CHINESE INDUSTRY; Rev. Dr. J.H. Carpenter to Help Nation's Cooperatives on Kung's Invitation. Impact: Rev. Dr. J.H. Carpenter helping Chinese cooperatives might have inadvertently led to a global trend of expert consultants popping up everywhere. Now we have 'life coaches' for everything from yoga to picking out avocados.. Fact: Did you know that the first cooperative grocery store was founded in England in 1844? Clearly, the concept of group shopping has been a thing long before it became a trendy Instagram post..
• Headline: SWEDES PROTEST SINKING; Soviet Union Promises Prompt Inquiry in Loss of Iron Ship. Impact: Sweden protesting the sinking of the ship could be seen as the first step toward a long series of diplomatic protests that would culminate in the age of Twitter outrage. Who knew the seeds of social media outrage were planted in the ocean?. Fact: Did you know that the sinking of ships has been a favorite pastime for many nations? It’s like the world's oldest game of 'who can make the biggest splash.'.
• Headline: Dr. W.L.M. King in Navy. Impact: Dr. W.L.M. King joining the navy might have spurred a wave of academic types deciding to take up arms. Now we have professors who moonlight as military strategists – don't ask them about grading papers during a battle.. Fact: Did you know that the Canadian Navy has had more than its fair share of academics? They say it's to make sure they know the right way to read the manuals while floating around in the water..
• Headline: TAMMANY TO OBSERVE DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY; Thursday Fete to Mark Founding of Society and Independence. Impact: The double anniversary of Tamany Hall might have set off a series of political parties throwing parties that led to the modern-day political convention – which is less about celebrating and more about who can make the best backroom deals.. Fact: Did you know that Tamany Hall is basically the original 'influencer' of political corruption? They really knew how to throw a party, complete with smoke-filled rooms and backdoor deals..
• Headline: The New Issues Of Many Lands; French Honor Massenet and D'Indy -- Overprinting on Several Items. Impact: The new stamp issues in France might have sparked an international stamp war that encouraged countries to outdo each other with more elaborate and absurd designs. Just wait until we get to stamps shaped like unicorns!. Fact: Did you know that the most expensive stamp ever sold was a British Guiana 1c magenta? It's like the Mona Lisa of stamps, but good luck getting that on your postcard..