FEBRUARY 1, 1946

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• Headline: Top 50 Books of 1945 Revealed. Impact: This selection of '45 books sparked a literary renaissance that led to the rise of hipster coffee shops. Without these books, we'd all still be reading plain cereal boxes for entertainment.. Fact: Did you know that '45 outstanding books also included 'How to Pretend You’re Smart at Parties'? It was a bestseller!.
• Headline: Police Capture Bus Stop Suspects. Impact: The capture of these two men for waiting at a bus stop sparked a nationwide trend of suspicious bus waiting. Now, people can’t even stand still without raising eyebrows!. Fact: Did you know that waiting for public transport is now considered an Olympic sport? Just kidding, but it should be!.
• Headline: UNO Discusses Soviet Complaint on Greece. Impact: This meeting led to a series of diplomatic exchanges that eventually resulted in the invention of passive-aggressive note-taking. Thanks, UNO!. Fact: Did you know that 'sharp words' at the UNO often refer to the number of coffee breaks taken during discussions?.
• Headline: More Hospitals on Approved List In United States and Canada; American College of Surgeons Names 3,181, a Gain of 29, and Stresses Prevention as Keynote of Battle on Disease. Impact: The approval of more hospitals created a butterfly effect of overzealous health initiatives, leading to the modern obsession with kale and quinoa. Thanks, surgeons!. Fact: Did you know that the American College of Surgeons once tried to trademark the phrase 'Prevention is key,' but lost to a locksmith?.
• Headline: PASTOR CONFESSES SLAYING DAUGHTER; Says He Poisoned Grand Rapids Girl as a Mental Defective-- To Test First Wife's Body. Impact: This confession turned into a cautionary tale that inspired a slew of detective novels, proving once again that crime pays... in book deals.. Fact: Did you know that if he had just used a more conventional method of parenting, we might have never heard of 'Rev F E Siple' at all?.
• Headline: Dutra Sworn In at Brazilian Fete; President Vows to Respect Rights; NEW BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT INAUGURATED. Impact: Dutra's inauguration sparked a series of political movements that eventually led to the invention of the Brazilian carnival. Because nothing says 'I respect rights' like a massive party!. Fact: Did you know that Brazilian presidents are required to have at least one samba dance move in their inauguration speech? It's a hard rule!.
• Headline: RAIL UNION MEETS TO CONSIDER STRIKE; Engineers' Chairmen Gather in Chicago--Say Sentiment for Walkout Is Strong. Impact: The rail union's strike discussions led to a series of delays that eventually inspired the phrase 'better late than never'—which is now used by everyone, including your mailman.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than a rail union meeting is understanding the plot of 'Inception'?.
• Headline: Russia Ends Mail Censorship. Impact: Ending mail censorship allowed for the birth of countless pen pal friendships, which ultimately resulted in the rise of chain letters and unsolicited advice. Thanks, Russia!. Fact: Did you know that before the end of censorship, love letters were just coded messages about how much the writer loved cabbage?.
• Headline: GRACE CONTRASTS STEEL PAY, PRICES; Says Latter Fell 10% in 22 Years as Bethlehem's Hourly Wage Went Up 135%. Impact: This contrast in pay and prices led to a series of economic debates that eventually resulted in the invention of the phrase 'I can't afford that, I need to eat!'.. Fact: Did you know that Bethlehem Steel once tried to run a 'Pay What You Can' model but ended up with a lot of very confused customers?.