DECEMBER 13, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Army Plane Crash Near Tulsa. Impact: This tragic crash initiated a series of unfortunate military aviation regulations that eventually led to the invention of the black box. Ironically, the very thing that was supposed to prevent these accidents became the reason for an uptick in conspiracy theories about government cover-ups.. Fact: Despite the tragic accident, the Army still insists that flying is safer than driving your car. Just don’t look at the statistics of both..
• Headline: Women in War Efforts 1942. Impact: This headline paved the way for women to take on roles traditionally held by men, ultimately leading to the modern-day struggle of trying to balance a career, family, and the constant questioning of whether they can have it all. Spoiler: they can, but it involves a lot of coffee.. Fact: Women have been fighting for equality long before it became fashionable. Who knew that 'It's a Woman's War' would also mean a war against outdated gender roles?.
• Headline: WEIGHS CLEMENCY FOR 59; Bay State Official Ponders Cases of Research-Test Prisoners. Impact: The consideration of clemency for these prisoners set off a chain reaction of legal debates about ethics in research that still leaves scientists scratching their heads today. You'd think they'd learn, but here we are.. Fact: Clemency discussions are like your uncle's rants at Thanksgiving — they go on forever and no one really knows what the conclusion is supposed to be..
• Headline: Costa Rica to Send Scrap to U.S.. Impact: Costa Rica's decision to send scrap to the U.S. marked the beginning of a long and complicated relationship with recycling that would one day lead to entire industries dedicated to it. Who knew trash could be worth so much?. Fact: Scrap metal is like that friend who always shows up uninvited but somehow still makes your life richer. Thanks, Costa Rica!.
• Headline: M'NUTT HOPES TO WIN NATION'S COOPERATION; But, Failing That, He Has Iron Hand In Broad Powers Granted Him. Impact: McNutt’s powers and ambitions foreshadowed the rise of government officials who wield sweeping powers, leading us to the present-day reality where every new leader seems to have their very own iron hand ready to crush dissent. How quaint.. Fact: Iron-fisted leaders are just like bad Wi-Fi: they promise a lot but tend to leave you frustrated and disconnected..
• Headline: An Indoor Life For Laceplant; Newcomer From the Tropics Will Adjust Itself to New Conditions. Impact: The laceplant adapting to indoor life symbolizes humanity's relentless quest to control nature, paving the way for today's obsession with houseplants that somehow require more care than a toddler.. Fact: Laceplants are the divas of the plant world. They need just the right amount of light to thrive, unlike your average house guest..
• Headline: Gandhi on India; MY APPEAL TO THE BRITISH. By Mahatma Gandhi. 76 pp. New York: John Day Company. $1.. Impact: Gandhi's appeal to the British was the original 'let's talk it out' moment that inspired countless peace movements and discussions about independence. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go as smoothly as he hoped.. Fact: Gandhi’s philosophy might have been pacifist, but his determination to get the British to listen was about as subtle as a sledgehammer..