AUGUST 10, 1946

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• Headline: Chicago Bakers' Strike of 1946. Impact: The Chicago bread strike led to a nationwide panic over bread shortages, causing a surge in interest for gluten-free diets decades later. Little did they know, a simple bread loaf could influence a whole generation to start baking sourdough at home during a pandemic.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing scarier than a baker on strike is a baker with a rolling pin? Because those doughs won't knead themselves!.
• Headline: Studebaker's Struggles Amid Strikes. Impact: The Studebaker production lag led to the rise of the family minivan, which was birthed from countless hours of parents stranded at home with their kids, thanks to a lack of cars. Thank you, strikes, for our endless road trips and 'Are we there yet?' chants.. Fact: Fun fact: When cars don't get made, people start walking... and we all know how much Americans love their cars more than walking. Who needs exercise anyway?.
• Headline: MONSANTO PROFITS PUT AT $6,185,234; Chemical Concern Earnings for 6 Months Equivalent of $4.45 a Share. Impact: Monsanto's profits set the stage for them to fund research in genetically modified crops, which eventually led to a world where tomatoes could win bodybuilding competitions. We call that progress!. Fact: Did you know that Monsanto once tried to patent a tomato? Because nothing says 'innovation' like owning a fruit! What's next, patenting air?.
• Headline: Elected to the Presidency Of Waring Products Corp.. Impact: The election of a president at Waring Products Corp marked the beginning of the modern kitchen appliance revolution. In a few decades, this would lead to people arguing over whether a blender is a kitchen necessity or just a place to hide old avocados.. Fact: Did you know that Waring Products was the first to make a blender? So, thank them next time you make a smoothie that’s way too green!.
• Headline: Bars 'Hookey' for Indian Pupils. Impact: The compulsory school attendance for Indian pupils paved the way for educational reforms that still echo today. One can only hope that it helped shape future generations into the scholars who would eventually invent TikTok.. Fact: Did you know that making school mandatory was also a way to ensure kids didn't spend all day climbing trees? Because who needs education when you can be a professional tree climber?.
• Headline: MEMORIAL OF WAR NOW PEACE SHRINE; Symbol in St. Mark's Churchin-the-Bouwerie, Honoring a Hero, Is Changed. Impact: Transforming a war memorial into a peace shrine might have inspired future generations to consider that maybe, just maybe, peace is a better option than war. Who would've thought a little change could lead to Nobel prizes?. Fact: Did you know that peace shrines often attract more pigeons than people? Maybe they know something we don't about the best places to hang out..
• Headline: DR. C. W. PRETTYMAN; Former President of Dickinson College Is Dead at 74. Impact: Dr. C. W. Prettyman's passing may have led to a surge in appreciation for higher education that would eventually produce an entire generation of students who think they know everything because they Googled it.. Fact: Did you know that Dickinson College was once so famous, even the squirrels applied for admission? Just kidding, but it has produced some pretty notable graduates!.
• Headline: Anne Brown Leaves for Europe. Impact: Anne Brown's concert tour across Europe likely inspired a wave of American musicians to follow in her footsteps, resulting in countless love songs that would lead to more awkward prom nights than anyone could count.. Fact: Did you know that traveling musicians often have to deal with more luggage than a family on vacation? Who knew music could come with so much baggage?.
• Headline: STATE TAKES OVER FURNITURE DISPUTE; Mediation Board Intervenes in 9-Day-Old Strike--Calls Conference Tuesday. Impact: The state's intervention in furniture disputes foreshadowed the rise of consumer rights movements, giving people the courage to demand satisfaction not just in furniture, but in pretty much everything else too—like that lukewarm coffee.. Fact: Did you know that furniture disputes can be just as heated as family feud games? Because nothing says 'I love you' like a robust debate over a swivel chair..