JULY 13, 1946

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• Headline: Well-Preserved Russian Body from 1946. Impact: The preservation of this Russian body led to an increase in the popularity of embalming, which in turn inspired a new generation of enthusiasts who believed they could live forever by just mummifying themselves. Welcome to the age of the 'Immortal Hipster'!. Fact: Did you know that embalming was once a popular trend among the ancient Egyptians too? But they had the decency to keep it in their tombs instead of parading it around..
• Headline: Lockheed Constellation Grounding Impact. Impact: The grounding of Constellations caused a massive surge in air travel innovation. Without that hiccup, who knows? We might still be on propeller planes instead of the comfort of our current flying sardine cans.. Fact: Fun fact: If you think modern air travel is bad, just remember that people used to fly on planes that were literally made of wood. Yes, 'wooden' planes—what could possibly go wrong?.
• Headline: Chilean Rightist Nomination Standoff. Impact: The deadlock in Chilean politics led to a series of awkward family dinners where everyone had to tiptoe around the topic of politics. Ultimately, this inspired the first international 'Political Dinner Etiquette' guide.. Fact: Did you know that deadlocks often lead to new and exciting flavors of political barbecue? Nothing says 'bipartisan' like a cookout!.
• Headline: HARPER AND HAMER GAIN; They Will Meet Today for Title in Southern Amateur Golf. Impact: The match between Harper and Hamer sparked a national obsession with amateur golf, leading to a bizarre trend where people began to wear plaid pants everywhere, including to the grocery store.. Fact: Did you know that golf was originally played with a stick and a rock? Talk about a major upgrade to plaid pants and fancy clubs!.
• Headline: BROOKLYN SCHOOL WRECKED BY BOYS; 5 Vandals, 10 to 14, Do Damage Estimated at $20,000 to Equipment, 60 RoomsWERE LOOKING FOR MONEYPrincipal Calls in 9 Teachers on Vacation to Itemize Bay Ridge H.S. Loss. Impact: As the youth of Brooklyn wreaked havoc, it led to the establishment of stricter curfews and the rise of the infamous 'Vandal Patrol', which became an underground movement where kids secretly vandalized things but only with artistic flair.. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a vandal is often younger than their ability to properly use a paintbrush? So much for artistic integrity!.
• Headline: DENNIS E. CALLAHAN; Head of Lawrence, Mass., Public School System Dies at 64. Impact: Dennis E. Callahan’s death resulted in a newfound appreciation for public school administrators, who from that point on were given a superhero cape at graduation ceremonies. Because, you know, saving the world one report card at a time!. Fact: Did you know that being a school principal is the only job where you can be called a 'hero' for simply keeping kids from throwing paper airplanes?.
• Headline: Truman-Anderson Statements on Famine Aid; OFF FOR TOUR OF DEVASTATED AREAS OF SOVIET UNION. Impact: Truman and Anderson's famine aid tour caused a ripple effect where international aid became synonymous with photo ops, leading to the invention of the 'Aid Selfie'—because saving lives is more fun when you can post it.. Fact: Did you know that the best way to ensure donations is to look good while doing it? Just ask any influencer with a humanitarian streak!.
• Headline: RADIO TODAY. Impact: The replacement of F.H. LaGuardia's broadcast marked the beginning of a long tradition where local radio hosts became the new rock stars, eventually leading to the rise of the 'Podcaster'—the modern-day bard of mediocrity.. Fact: Did you know that radio was once considered a revolutionary technology? Now, we just use it to listen to the same three songs on repeat..
• Headline: VETERANS' STUDIES AIDED; Officials of Government Meet With Educators at Cornell. Impact: The meeting at Cornell resulted in a sudden surge in veteran-focused community colleges, leading to the creation of a highly competitive 'Best Veteran Award', which was exclusively won by veterans who could bake the best cookies.. Fact: Did you know that education for veterans has been a thing since forever? They just used to call it 'survival training'!.