MARCH 1, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vegetable Cookery for War Rationing. Impact: This revolutionary kitchen event likely led to a global obsession with kale, resulting in the rise of hipster cafes where avocados are worshipped. Thank you, WWII homefront cooking!. Fact: Did you know that the average housewife can now whip up a vegetable dish that would impress even the most discerning Instagram followers?.
• Headline: 1945 Mine Pay Negotiations Begin. Impact: This negotiation might have been the spark that ignited the 'Coal Miners United' movement, which eventually led to coal being recognized as a major player in the underworld of power struggles.. Fact: Did you know that asking for a raise of $1.50 a day is still more productive than asking your boss for a raise in 2023?.
• Headline: Bulgaria Plans Election. Impact: This election planning set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the invention of the 'political debate bingo' game, where you can win by yelling 'flip-flop!' at the TV.. Fact: Did you know that Bulgarian elections have historically been about as predictable as the weather forecast in London?.
• Headline: ROOSEVELT'S TRIP MADE BY SEA, AIR; He Went to Malta by Cruiser, by Plane to Russia and Came Home by Warship President Watches Ship's Dash. Impact: This trip solidified the idea that if you want to get things done, you better do it in style. Thus, the luxury travel industry was born, paving the way for influencers with private jets.. Fact: Did you know that Roosevelt was just trying to avoid the traffic jams of the 1940s by taking to the seas and skies?.
• Headline: Churchill Dines With King. Impact: This royal dinner likely set off a series of events in which politicians started to believe that dining with royalty could actually solve all their problems—spoiler alert: it didn't.. Fact: Did you know that Churchill's idea of a good meal often included cigars and whiskey, which probably explains his view on politics?.
• Headline: ARLINGTON BURIAL FOR GEN. WATSON; President and Gen. Marshall Attend Military Rites in Sleet Storm for Roosevelt Aide Mass in Cathedral Today Grew Attends Service. Impact: The solemnity of General Watson's burial reinforced the importance of honoring those who serve, and it also paved the way for dramatic funeral scenes in war movies for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that Arlington's cemetery has become a prime spot for those who want to ensure they have an audience at their eternal rest?.
• Headline: Log of Roosevelt's Trip From Jan. 22 to Feb. 28. Impact: Roosevelt's meticulous logging of his travels inspired future leaders to document every sneeze and cough during their trips, leading to the rise of the overly detailed presidential diary.. Fact: Did you know that this log was so detailed it included notes on the snack options during his flight?.
• Headline: JOINT TASK IS SEEN FOR SCHOOLS, PRESS; Closer Cooperation to Crate Informed Opinion Is Urged by Times Sunday Editor Barriers in Path of Reason The Newspaper's Opportunities. Impact: This push for cooperation likely led to the creation of Twitter, where informed opinions are shared in 280 characters or less—because who needs depth in a conversation?. Fact: Did you know that 'informed opinion' is just a fancy way of saying, 'I read a headline and I'm ready to argue about it'?.