AUGUST 31, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Plane Parts Discovered at Jones Beach. Impact: The discovery of plane parts sparked a worldwide obsession with aviation safety, leading to the ultimate creation of those annoying announcements you hear every time you fly.. Fact: Did you know that the ocean has more secrets than your ex? This plane part is just one of its many mysteries..
• Headline: Lima Senate Supports Protest Against U.S.. Impact: This protest inspired a wave of questionable diplomatic gestures that eventually led to social media influencers trying to diplomatically resolve issues with hashtags.. Fact: Did you know that the Talara incident was just a fancy way of saying 'oops, our bad'?.
• Headline: GARBAGE STRIKE AVERTED; Private Waste Collectors Get 40-Hour, 5-Day Week. Impact: The agreement to avoid a garbage strike led to the notion that if you can negotiate with waste collectors, you can negotiate with anyone — including your in-laws.. Fact: Did you know that O'Dwyer’s thanks were probably the most sincere words spoken that week? Not that anyone was paying attention..
• Headline: 'Quake Cuts Size of Newspaper. Impact: This earthquake-induced newspaper cut brought about the modern idea that news is always better when it's short and sweet — paving the way for Twitter's character limit.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes less really is more? Just ask the editors who had to deal with the aftermath..
• Headline: EDMUND FAUSTMANN, TYPEWRITER LEADER. Impact: Faustmann’s rise in the typewriter industry led to a temporary spike in poetry, as wannabe poets everywhere thought they could finally make it big... until they realized no one wanted to read their work.. Fact: Did you know that typewriters are basically the grandfathers of your laptop? They were the original 'click-clack' machines..
• Headline: Firestone Sets Up Export Unit. Impact: Firestone's export unit set the stage for future corporate expansions, leading to the idea that if you can sell tires to one country, you can sell anything to anyone, including overpriced bottled water.. Fact: Did you know that while Firestone was busy exporting, consumers were busy...doing absolutely nothing about it? Classic!.
• Headline: PHARMACISTS OPPOSE 'RAUCOUS' RADIO ADS. Impact: The pharmacists' opposition to loud ads led to the quieter, more soothing commercials we hear today, which are still annoying but at least don't sound like a rock concert.. Fact: Did you know that raucous radio ads are the reason some people prefer reading the side effects on medication packaging over listening to radio?.
• Headline: Ormandy Flying to Brazil. Impact: Ormandy's trip to Brazil not only enriched the cultural landscape but also inspired a generation of musicians to consider vacationing while on tour, leading to those awkward 'business meetings' on beaches.. Fact: Did you know that conducting a concert series in Brazil is the perfect excuse to avoid winter? Just saying..