DECEMBER 1, 1946

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• Headline: Dutch Brick Export Plans in 1946. Impact: The push for Dutch bricks might have led to a brick-laying renaissance, inspiring future architects to use bricks in all the wrong places—like on that one hipster café you avoid.. Fact: Did you know that prefabricated homes can be built so quickly that you could practically move in before you finish your coffee?.
• Headline: Relief Urged for Commercial Short Leases. Impact: The call for relief from short leases likely sparked a nationwide debate over rent control that still has landlords and tenants at each other's throats, proving that nothing brings people together like shared misery.. Fact: Did you know that complaining about rent prices is basically a rite of passage for adults? Congratulations, you're officially an adult!.
• Headline: BRITON DENOUNCES SOVIET ARMS PLAN; WARNS OF 'HUMBUG'; Shawcross Says U.N. Must Not Delude Itself by Letting Any Veto Apply to Controls U.S. MOVES TO DELAY ISSUE Asks World-Wide Materiel Cut and Council Priority for Atom Board's Report U.S. Reply Awaited BRITON DENOUNCES SOVIET ARMS PLAN Action Against a Violator Scales Seen Unbalanced Called Extension of Move Parodi to Convoke Board. Impact: Britain's denunciation of the Soviet arms plan probably delayed world peace by at least a few decades, proving that sometimes, it’s just easier to shout than negotiate.. Fact: Did you know that the U.N. was created to prevent wars? Spoiler alert: it didn't work out that well..
• Headline: Old Glory, Seared in Blow At Hawaii, to Fly Again. Impact: Old Glory's return to the mast might have sparked a wave of patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of countless flags—some of which were probably hung upside down.. Fact: Did you know the flag code states that you shouldn't let the flag touch the ground? So, let’s keep it off your neighbor's lawn!.
• Headline: Happy Melodist. Impact: The Happy Melodist could very well be the reason for the evolution of elevator music, which surely has led to more awkward elevator rides than we'd like to admit.. Fact: Did you know 'Stardust' is considered one of the most covered songs in history? Apparently, it’s the 'Wonderwall' of its time..
• Headline: R.F.D. OF THE NORTHLAND; Special Winter Service for Arctic Dwellers Messages for All Everybody Listens. Impact: The introduction of special winter services for Arctic dwellers probably led to the invention of hot cocoa, which in turn resulted in an entire industry dedicated to overpriced mugs.. Fact: Did you know that 'R.F.D.' stands for Rural Free Delivery? Because who wouldn’t want their mail delivered in the middle of nowhere?.
• Headline: Fear of Red Gains in Europe Spurs Move for Lewis Deal; Eaton Faction, Seeing Business Slump Here and Upsets Abroad, Is Behind Step to Negotiate--Dissenters for Federal Contract RED FEAR ABROAD SPURS LEWIS DEAL Federal Contract Stressed Talks Believed Held. Impact: The fear of red likely caused a panic that would ripple through decades, resulting in a series of business decisions that could be summarized as 'not that again!'. Fact: Did you know that 'Lewis Deal' sounds like the name of a sketchy used car salesman? Because it probably is..
• Headline: PRODUCERS' DISPUTE; Goldwyn and Zanuck in a Pertinent Exchange Oach! Rusty "Razor". Impact: The producers' dispute between Goldwyn and Zanuck might have influenced future film moguls to avoid working with each other, leading to an endless cycle of feuds that make the Kardashians look like best friends.. Fact: Did you know that film producers are basically the divas of the entertainment world? Drama? More like their middle name!.
• Headline: 'Children of Paradise'. Impact: The discussion surrounding 'Children of Paradise' might have inspired countless filmmakers to create films that absolutely no one understands, leading to a cinematic legacy of confusion.. Fact: Did you know 'Children of Paradise' is considered one of the greatest films ever made? Probably because it’s the only movie that makes you feel smarter just for watching it..