FEBRUARY 16, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Imperial Tobacco Company Establishes Pioneering Brand. Impact: The establishment of Imperial Tobacco eventually led to the rise of anti-smoking campaigns in the late 20th century. If only they knew that their cigarettes would one day be as popular as kale smoothies among health-conscious hipsters.. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded use of tobacco dates back to the 9th century? Apparently, it didn't come with a health warning..
• Headline: Dixie Dance Resumes After War. Impact: This dance marked the revival of social events in the South, which eventually led to the invention of the Southern belle stereotype. Because nothing says progress like spinning in circles with a parasol.. Fact: Did you know that the Southern society dances often involved more twirling than a tornado? Just kidding; they were more about the twirl of the gossip chain..
• Headline: $13 for Asparagus in London. Impact: The steep price of asparagus created a culinary crisis that led to a hipster revolution in London. Suddenly, everyone was foraging for wild greens and calling it 'farm-to-table' chic.. Fact: Did you know that asparagus has been around for over 2,000 years? It’s basically the vegetable that refuses to go out of style, unlike your last haircut..
• Headline: NEW CHURCH GROUP URGED; Protestant Commission Sought to Study Community Issues. Impact: This call for community study eventually led to a plethora of church bake sales and potlucks. Because nothing solves issues like a good casserole and a side of guilt.. Fact: Did you know that church committees often have more meetings than actual church services? It’s like they’re practicing for a career in bureaucracy..
• Headline: SIDNEY ROSSMAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR DEAF. Impact: Sidney Rossman's leadership contributed to advancements in education for the deaf, which eventually influenced accessibility laws. Who knew that teaching could open doors wider than any administrative office?. Fact: Did you know that the first school for the deaf was founded in 1760? Talk about being ahead of the curve—unlike most of us trying to hear the latest gossip..
• Headline: TIMES SQ. LIGHTS UP AS BROWNOUT ENDS; Most Signs Go On 45 Minutes Early--Stebbins Lifts the 60-Degree Heat Rule. Impact: The early lighting of Times Square marked a return to normalcy post-brownout, which would eventually lead to the overconsumption of electricity and the birth of 'light pollution.' Thanks, civilization!. Fact: Did you know that Times Square was originally called Longacre Square? It took a name change and a few neon lights to finally get people to care..
• Headline: WARNER FILM NET PUT AT $4,367,000; Earnings for 3 Months Ended on Dec. 1 the Equivalent of $1.17 a Common Share. Impact: Warner's financial success paved the way for Hollywood's obsession with box office numbers, leading to countless remakes and reboots. Because why create when you can recreate?. Fact: Did you know that in the early days of film, actors were often just as famous for their scandals as their performances? It was all about the drama—on and off-screen..
• Headline: DISTRIBUTION HELD PROBLEM IN NYLONS; Gotham Hosiery Head Blames Women Who Hoard and Cites Difficulties of Stores. Impact: This blame game led to the rise of the 'pantyhose panic,' a phenomenon that would forever be linked to women's fashion and the eternal struggle of finding the perfect pair. Thanks for the stereotype!. Fact: Did you know that pantyhose were once considered a revolutionary product? And now they’re just a tool for making you feel like a human sausage..
• Headline: Gum Company Buys Plant. Impact: This seemingly innocuous purchase would eventually lead to the gum-chewing culture of the 21st century. Who knew that chewing gum would become the official snack of boredom?. Fact: Did you know that gum has been around for thousands of years? Ancient Greeks chewed resin from mastic trees, proving that some habits are just too sticky to break..