MAY 10, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fire at U.S. Office in Lebanon. Impact: This incident sparked a series of diplomatic mishaps that eventually led to the invention of the 'emergency coffee break'—a crucial element in the survival of international relations.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, arson might not actually be the best way to get attention. Who knew?.
• Headline: Louis H. Serre: A Pioneering Moment. Impact: The mere mention of Louis H. Serre triggered a butterfly effect that led to a population boom in obscure historical references. Scholars everywhere now have a new name to drop at parties.. Fact: Fun fact: Louis H. Serre was so influential that even his name sounds like a fancy dish at a French restaurant..
• Headline: Advertising Evolution Post-War Era. Impact: This advertising campaign set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the rise of clickbait headlines—thank you for that, 1940s advertising geniuses.. Fact: If only the advertising world had known back then that ‘Departure Accounts’ would be a trendy euphemism for ‘We’re Firing People’!.
• Headline: BUSINESS NOTES. Impact: This simple promotion of a VP position led to the proliferation of corporate titles that are longer than most novels—thank you, modern workplace!. Fact: Did you know that 'co-editor' is just a fancy way of saying 'I have a lot of opinions but no real power'?.
• Headline: EX-SENATOR BRUCE, AUTHOR, DIES AT 86; Winner of Pulitzer Prize for Franklin Biography Served Maryland in Upper House A Foe of Prohibition Defeated Wilson in Contest Opposed Party's Measures Fought Ku Klux Klan. Impact: Bruce's death marked the end of an era, but it also inspired countless biographers to seek their own Pulitzer by writing about slightly less interesting figures.. Fact: Bruce was so against Prohibition that he might have actually invented the cocktail party—cheers to that!.
• Headline: Navy Reports Large Thefts in Hawaii, Would Punish 18, Including Admirals. Impact: The revelation of these thefts created a secret society of Navy officers who now meet to share tips on how to steal government property without getting caught.. Fact: It's always the high-ranking officials who bring the biggest trouble. Maybe they should have stuck to stealing snacks instead..
• Headline: GERMAN DEFENDED BY FOE IN BATTLE; New Zealand Officer Denies Nazis on Crete Violated Rules of Warfare in Attack. Impact: This defense set a precedent for future war crimes trials, eventually leading to the infamous phrase: 'Well, at least we followed the rules... sort of.'. Fact: Who knew that defending the indefensible could lead to a career in law? Hats off to the New Zealand officer!.
• Headline: Navy Ships Sought By Port Authority. Impact: This request for ships led to the birth of 'naval enthusiasm' among port authorities, which has since been considered a niche hobby for the overly ambitious.. Fact: Next time you're stuck in traffic, just remember: at least you're not trying to source Navy ships to power a tunnel!.
• Headline: FORT SLOCUM TO GET 1ST AIR FORCE OFFICES. Impact: The establishment of Air Force HQ at Fort Slocum inspired countless future military bases to compete for the title of 'most unnecessary upgrade.'. Fact: Guess Fort Slocum just wanted to be the cool kid on the block, proving that even military bases have a desire for modernization!.